CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020


OPINION 05 Alan Wilson discusses why the


future is definitely electric INNOVATION SPECIAL 17


Discover all the advantages of investing in an electric vehicle


NEWS 06 All the latest news from SELECT 14 Find out what SELECT has been


and around the wider industry up to lately across the country INNOVATION SPECIAL INNOVATION SPECIAL 32


Harnessing the potential of wind and solar solutions


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INNOVATION SPECIAL 38


Learn about the latest trend to transform the lighting industry


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MANAGING EDITOR Iain Mason iain.mason@select.org.uk


EDITOR Sarah Wolstencroft sarah.w@connectcommunications.co.uk


0141 560 3022


DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ryan Swinney ryan@connectcommunications.co.uk


CABLEtalk is produced by Connect Publications on behalf of SELECT connectcommunications.co.uk


ADVERTISING David Hughes davidh@connectcommunications.co.uk


0131 561 0022


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We check in with the UK’s first hotel powered entirely by battery


Could pumped storage hydro be the solution for energy in future?


How SELECT is still working with EuropeOn to shape the industry


Making the most of opportunities from the smart home revolution


Te digital doctor making access to healthcare quicker and easier


What changes in technology could mean for your business


Te skills and training needed to tackle the systems of the future


FEATURES


Talented youngsters show off their skills at the CABEC final


FOCUS


What you need to know about changes to employment law


Essential information covering Written Statement of Particulars


PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Te latest innovative gear and gadgets to help you out at work


DIARY


Upcoming events, meet Nicky Deighan and £50 wordsearch


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