IET Urges Households to Check Electrical Safety Before Using Plug In Solar Products
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is urging households to check the safety of their electrical installations before using plug in solar products, as the UK moves closer to adopting this emerging technology. While plug in solar systems offer a more accessible route into renewable energy, concerns remain around older consumer units, wiring systems, and protective devices such as RCDs, which may not be designed to handle electricity flowing back into circuits. The guidance highlights the growing importance of proper inspection, testing, and compliance with current regulations as new technologies enter the domestic market, reinforcing the need for qualified electricians to ensure installations remain safe and fit for purpose.
EVs Now Cheaper Than Petrol Cars: A Major Turning Point for the Industry
Electric vehicles are now cheaper to buy than petrol cars in the UK, marking a major shift in the automotive and electrical industries. This article explores what’s driving the price change, how it’s accelerating EV adoption, and what it means for electricians as demand for charging infrastructure and low-carbon technologies continues to grow.
ChargeUK Calls for Urgent Action to Unlock Electric HGV Charging and Decarbonise UK Freight
The UK’s EV charging industry association ChargeUK has published a new roadmap urging Government and industry to work together to unlock the electrification of the freight sector. The report highlights how progress is being held back by a “chicken and egg” challenge, with fleet operators reluctant to invest in electric HGVs without charging infrastructure in place, and charge point providers hesitant to build infrastructure without clear demand. With HGVs responsible for a significant share of transport emissions despite making up a small proportion of vehicles, ChargeUK sets out practical recommendations to accelerate investment, provide regulatory certainty, and reduce costs for operators in order to support the UK’s 2040 target to end the sale of new diesel HGVs.