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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

Making home energy work properly: what most households are missing
ABB
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Making home energy work properly: what most households are...

Many homeowners who install solar panels, an EV charger or a heat pump expect their energy bills to fall....

The University of Exeter uses Naveo®Pro
ABB
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The University of Exeter uses Naveo®Pro

The University of Exeter is a prestigious public research university located in the South West of England....

 Earn triple rewards on ABB Furse earthing, lightning & surge protection | Voltimum+
Voltimum
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Earn triple rewards on ABB Furse earthing, lightning & surge...

Voltimum+ members can now earn 3x rewards when they purchase from ABB's Furse earthing, lightning & surge...

BEMS in Healthcare: Improving hospital performance
BCIA
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BEMS in Healthcare: Improving hospital performance

As NHS estates face growing pressure around energy, overheating and operational resilience, advanced BEMS...

ABB invests $200 million across Europe to accelerate grid transformation
ABB
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ABB invests $200 million across Europe to accelerate grid...

Major projects include a $100 million investment in Italy, as well as others in Bulgaria, Finland, Germany,...

AI-driven data center boom triggers unprecedented demand for power
ABB
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AI-driven data center boom triggers unprecedented demand for...

Data centers are the bustling nerve centers of the digital economy. These hubs power everything from search...

BCIA warns non-domestic buildings risk being overlooked despite £40bn+ decarbonisation drive
BCIA
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BCIA warns non-domestic buildings risk being overlooked...

Commercial and public buildings risk being left behind in the UK's transition to net zero despite more than...

EDA drives the future of digital innovation and data excellence in the electrotechnical sector
EDA
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EDA drives the future of digital innovation and data...

Now in its 7th year, the Electrical Distributors’ Association’s Digitalisation Forum and Data Quality Awards...

EDA product knowledge modules retain City & Guilds Accreditation for 8th consecutive year
EDA
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EDA product knowledge modules retain City & Guilds...

In May 2026, the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) successfully retained City & Guilds Accredited...

How Hanley Energy delivers data center infrastructure at AI speed with ABB
ABB
News

How Hanley Energy delivers data center infrastructure at...

As data centers demand more capacity faster than ever, companies delivering at speed are capturing the...

Sparks Learner of the Year 2026
Kewtech
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Sparks Learner of the Year 2026

This year marked an exciting milestone for Kewtech as we proudly sponsored the prestigious SPARKS Learner of...

Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location
Kewtech
Technical articles

Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location

The IET Wiring Regulations is the safety standard for fixed low voltage(LV) electrical installations and are...

How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide for electrical contractors
Shelly
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How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide...

Can energy monitoring be retrofitted into a commercial building? Learn the best solutions, wiring methods...

New ABB circuit breaker to make AI data centers and advanced manufacturing more resilient
ABB
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New ABB circuit breaker to make AI data centers and advanced...

The new SACE Emax 3 air circuit breaker will improve energy security and resilience of power systems in...

Industrial label printing unplugged
Brady
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Industrial label printing unplugged

Print everything you need, where you need it! With the first transportable printer to deliver 101.60 mm wide...

Breaking the 800V Barrier: Why the ABB OTHV switch-disconnector is the industry's new standard
ABB
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Breaking the 800V Barrier: Why the ABB OTHV...

The electrical industry is in the midst of a fundamental shift.

The ideal solution: All-in-one advanced insulation tester from Martindale
Martindale Electric
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The ideal solution: All-in-one advanced insulation tester...

Test and measurement specialist, Martindale Electric, has developed a versatile, high-performance insulation...

UK building controls market sees strong start to 2026 with revenues rising to £234.8m
BCIA
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UK building controls market sees strong start to 2026 with...

The UK building controls and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market has entered 2026 with renewed...

Does an RCCB Type B trip on DC?
Doepke
Technical articles

Does an RCCB Type B trip on DC?

We have witnessed an increase in reports from several well-informed installers relating to type B’s that do...

Speed, convenience and expertise: The top trends defining the trade counter of the future
Schneider Electric
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Speed, convenience and expertise: The top trends defining...

Schneider Electric releases research which explores the shift in trade counter buyer behaviour.

Earn 3x rewards when you buy from ABB's Protecta Plus range at CEF!
Voltimum
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Earn 3x rewards when you buy from ABB's Protecta Plus...

For a limited time only, Voltimum+ members can now earn 3x rewards when they purchase from ABB's Protecta Plus...

Megger MFT impact test: What happens when it's hit by falling debris?
Megger
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Megger MFT impact test: What happens when it's hit by...

Find out what happens to the Megger MFT when it is repeatably hit by falling debris.

Getting low impedance readings right: How True Loop® makes it simple
Megger
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Getting low impedance readings right: How True Loop® makes...

Learn why low impedance testing is tricky, what can throw your readings off and how True Loop® technology with...

Join ABB for an exclusive Building Safety Act 2026 open evening
ABB
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Join ABB for an exclusive Building Safety Act 2026 open...

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of critical legal updates in the building industry.