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Power Factor Correction & Harmonics: A Complete Guide for Modern Electrical Installations
Voltimum
Technical articles

Power Factor Correction & Harmonics: A Complete Guide for...

Learn how harmonics, power factor correction, solar PV and modern non-linear loads affect electrical...

Schneider Electric launches a compact RCBO to help customers meet wiring regulations without sacrificing on space
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric launches a compact RCBO to help customers...

3 Phase Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO) with overcurrent protection is a new addition to the Acti9...

Surge protection devices in electrical distribution: A complete guide
Voltimum
Technical articles

Surge protection devices in electrical distribution: A...

A technical guide to surge protection devices: how SPDs work, BS 7671 requirements, Type 1/2/3 selection,...

What Is a Building Management System (BMS)? Components & How It Works
Voltimum
Technical articles

What Is a Building Management System (BMS)? Components & How...

A technical guide to building management systems: how BMS components work, key protocols, network design,...

New Schneider Electric research finds UK industry lags in autonomous operations despite strong push to accelerate adoption
Schneider Electric
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New Schneider Electric research finds UK industry lags in...

Only 8% of UK firms have reached full autonomy, yet 76% call it a top priority. Discover what's holding UK...

AVEVA, Schneider Electric and Heriot-Watt University to explore digital twin technologies for net zero energy and transport infrastructure
Schneider Electric
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AVEVA, Schneider Electric and Heriot-Watt University to...

Bringing together industrial intelligence software, energy management expertise and academic research to...

Joint statement from ECA, Electrical Safety First, IET, NICEIC and SELECT on plug-in solar panels
ECA
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Joint statement from ECA, Electrical Safety First, IET,...

Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), Electrical Safety First (ESF), the Institution of Engineering and...

Wylex & Crabtree Joined Voltimum+
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Wylex & Crabtree Joined Voltimum+

Voltimum+ members can now earn reward points on qualifying purchases from Wylex and Crabtree, two of the...

ABB launches Ability™ BuildingPro Suites to unify building and IoT systems for data-driven performance
ABB
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ABB launches Ability™ BuildingPro Suites to unify building...

Modular software platform that unifies building, energy, HVAC and automation data into one intelligent,...

Safety and test equipment “off pat” Martindale completes PAT Testers with top of range portables
Martindale Electric
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Safety and test equipment “off pat” Martindale completes PAT...

Martindale Electric has complemented its quality trusted PAT tester line with two updated portable units,...

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
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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...

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.

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...