• • • CONTENTS • • • June 2024


News 5 New Government urged to do more to drive EV transition


6 Lord Johnson visits Schneider Electric’s Leeds Innovation Hub to see energy innovation in action


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Comment 10 Outgoing SELECT president warns of the dangers of poor electrical work carried out by rogue tradespeople


12 UK grid poses the biggest challenge for renewable energy developers


Editor’s Choice 14 Aggreko upscales battery investment to $200m to support the energy transition


Electric Vehicles 18 Electric Vehicle wireless battery management revolution has begun, and the ROI potential is huge


24 Vestel and Electric Miles forge strategic alliance to empower UK eMobility solutions


26 Omron to demonstrate extensive product lineup for EV charging at smarter E Europe 2024


Smart Buildings & IoT 28 Smart energy management for buildings


Cabling & Cable


Management 32 Keep safety at the heart of new legislation, says AEI Cables


Enclosures 34 Polycarbonate enclosures provide durability and customisation for fume cupboard controls


Case Studies 36 PAT lift off for SouthWest electrical contractor with Seaward’s Apollo 600+


38 Schneider Electric helps Sidara build a greener future at new Holborn headquarters


40 Thousands benefit from £10.6m power upgrade betweenWorthing and Steyning


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