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Smart Export Guarantee: Everything you need to know

As the UK government works to reduce carbon emissions to meet its Net Zero goals, renewable energy is playing an increasingly important role for consumers and businesses. Various incentives have been set up to encourage more people to adopt renewable technologies, including the Smart Export Guarantee. What is the Smart Export Guarantee? The Smart Export […]

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The rise of e-bike fires

E-bikes are an extremely convenient mode of transport, offering an environmentally friendly balance of easy travel and exercise. However, with more and more of these vehicles on the roads in the UK, the number of fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters has also increased. E-bike fires are on the rise Although data regarding the total […]

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Electricity generated by fossil fuels drops to a record low

Electricity generated by burning gas and coal in Great Britain fell to a record low of just 2.4% for an hour at lunchtime on Monday 15th April. Data released by National Grid’s electricity system operator (ESO) shows that this was the lowest recorded usage in decades. While this was only for a short period, ESO […]

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Electric lawn mowers: Corded vs cordless

As with any purchase for your home, it’s important to take a few things into consideration when weighing up whether to opt for a corded or cordless electric lawn mower. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the differences between corded and cordless lawn mowers, the advantages and disadvantages of each type, […]

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18th Edition Amendment 3 available for draft comment

The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) and the British Standards Institute (BSI) are calling on all members of the electrical industry to have their say regarding the new draft amendment to BS7671:2018 + A2:2022 which will be available for review and feedback between 8th May and 5th June. Amendment 3 to the 18th Edition […]

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