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Emerging market sectors W
elcome to the April issue of Electrical Wholesaler!
This month’s issue takes a look at a number of rapidly-growing market sectors, and how wholesalers can stay ahead of demand and maximise profi ts. With increased understanding of the importance of Indoor Air Quality, residential ventilation has become an industry in itself, beyond the expected kitchens and bathroom installations. On page 28, Domus Ventilation’s Paul Williams shares his insights on this growing market and its potential sales opportunities. Elsewhere in the issue, Myenergi’s Lee Sutton takes a look at the growing demand for solar panels and the new market opportunity that this opens for electrical wholesalers. Turn to page 26 to fi nd out more. Meanwhile, a new report from Schneider Electric shows that homeowners are not leveraging available technology to reduce energy costs and emissions. Home energy consumption has increased steadily over recent years, and coupled with skyrocketing
NEWS 6
17, 21 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
4, 12-16 PRODUCT NEWS 23-24
The latest new releases INSTALLATION NEWS
Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 10
35 36 COVER STORY
The new Espire range from ESP PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases BUYERS GUIDE
The who’s who of the electrical industry
FEATURES 20
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Electrical Wholesaler is proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity
APRIL 2025 VOLUME 65 NUMBER 4 28 32
HOME AUTOMATION Energy-saving solutions
SOLAR ENERGY
Harnessing the growing solar sector VENTILATION
Increasing residential ventilation sales
EMERGENCY LIGHTING Regulations and legislation
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energy costs has driven awareness of home energy consumption. However, the report highlights a wide gap between awareness and action. How can digitalisation help homeowners to better manage their energy usage? More on page 20. Finally, for our cover story this month, Scolmore Group company ESP shares details of its most signifi cant new product development programme to date, as it enters the fi re and safety alarm market with the launch of Espire. Read more on page 10. Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector. Enjoy the issue!
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