Jordan O'Brien

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Recolight begins 2024 with significant growth in membership

Recolight, a scheme focused on recycling and reuse of waste electrical and electronic equipment, has seen a notable increase in its membership. 

National Grid expands flexibility, potentially reducing network ops costs by £60 million

National Grid Electricity Distribution has recently announced the expansion of its energy flexibility operations on its low voltage network.

Former Scot Gov ministers support SELECT’s title protection campaign

The campaign for the introduction of title protection for electricians has gained new momentum in 2024. 

InstaVolt receives cash injection to help it fund 11,000 new chargers in the UK

InstaVolt has received a substantial capital injection from its parent company, helping fund a roll-out of more than 11,000 new chargers.

Develop to debut new coaching and mentoring programme in early 2024

Develop Training is in the final stages of preparing its new coaching and mentoring programme, set for release in early 2024. 

Sainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to launch its own EV charging network

Sainsbury’s has announced Smart Charge, the first EV charging network run by a UK supermarket and it’s set to roll-out nationwide this year.

Renewable energy capacity expanded more than 50% in 2023, says IEA

Global renewable energy capacity expanded by more than 50% in 2023, representing the biggest expansion in the past three decades. 

UK Government sets out vision for massive expansion of nuclear capacity

The UK Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aiming to significantly increase the country's nuclear power generation capacity.

A record number of EV chargers were installed in 2023

The recent release of year-end figures for 2023 by Zap-Map has highlighted a significant increase in EV charge point installations across the UK. 

Electricity generated from fossil fuels hits 66-year low in the UK

The UK has witnessed a significant decrease in electricity generation from fossil fuels, recording a 66-year low in 2023.

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