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Green energy W
elcome to the February issue of EW! EV charging has been a topic of much discussion in recent months, with focus on the Government’s plans to increase the number of public charging points to at least 300,000 by 2030. Current provision is woefully inadequate, and so-called ‘range anxiety’, which is the concern that you won’t be able to make it to your destination on the charge and charging points available, is actively hampering many from adopting EV vehicles.
A number of our features this month have a focus on green energy and green technologies. On page 16, Spelsberg UK’s managing director (and keen cyclist) Chris Lloyd takes a look at the rapid increase in the popularity of e-bikes, Government support for their uptake, and the future of charging point infrastructure. On page 25, meanwhile, David Cowburn, chief operating offi cer at NAPIT, comments on the impact of consumer confi dence on growth in the energy
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effi ciency and low carbon sectors in light of the recent results of Chris Skidmore MP’s Independent Review of Net Zero. Alfi e Rowe managing director at Armorduct Systems, shares his insights on the importance of the manufacturer/wholesaler relationship for the delivery of cable management solutions in the current climate (28).
Plus, as always, our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including an update on the latest policy updates on CE vs. UKCA markings (26), and an advice column from the EIC on debt management in the current cost of living crisis (30).
06 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
8, 12-13, PRODUCT NEWS The latest new releases
13, 14, 23 INSTALLATION NEWS Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 26
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WHOLESALER GUIDE UKCA markings update
EIC UPDATE
Debt management PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases BUYER’S GUIDE
The who’s who of the electrical industry 28
FEATURES 18
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WIRING ACCESSORIES BS 7671 Part 2 terms update
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