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Apprentice 121 scheme earns NAPIT support to get young people into work

Apprentice 121, a scheme started by Mark Allison of Power Sonic Ltd to get young people into apprenticeships, has earned the support of NAPIT.

UK electrical waste hits 1.45 million tonnes a year, although change could be coming

Material Focus has released a new report detailing the scale of electrical waste in the UK, with 1.45 million tonnes produced each year.

Disneyland Paris begins construction of solar power plant set to be completed by 2023

Disneyland Paris has begun the construction of a new solar power plant that the resort hopes will provide cheap, clean power.

The Carbon Trust releases latest report into commercialisation of floating wind technology

The Carbon Trust has released a report into floating wind turbines and the challenges the technology faces in regards to commercialisation.

Pod Point’s EV chargers reach their 200th Tesco store

Pod Point has successfully installed electric vehicle charging stations at 200 Tesco stores across the UK, with Chester becoming the latest.

UK needs more funding for energy efficiency upgrades, notes IPPR thinktank

The UK Government pledged £3 billion to make buildings in the UK more energy efficient, although that’s not enough according to IPPR.

UK’s first gigafactory to be built in Wales after Britishvolt formally selects site

Britishvolt has formally selected a site in Wales to house the UK’s first gigafactory, after the company ruled out 41 other locations.

Energy storage gets a boost as UK Government relaxes planning rules

The UK Government has announced a relaxation to the planning rules associated with installing energy storage systems

NICEIC, ELECSA launch new virtual classrooms to teach EV charging, 18th Edition and more

The NICEIC and ELECSA have announced the launch of a new virtual classroom initiative which will teach key electrical skills

How does the Green Homes Grant scheme affect the UK electrical industry?

The Green Homes Grant will provide homeowners vouchers worth up to £5,000 towards the cost of energy efficiency upgrades

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