Archived articles - Electrical, lighting, power generation, automation, drives and control

UK fuel cell industry expected to see significant commercial growth

While countries like Germany, Japan and America have embraced fuel cell technology, the UK has until now lagged behind with high capital costs serving as a major barrier to widespread adoption of fuel cell technology. Tom Sperrey, UPS Systems’ Managing Director, is forecasting significant commercial growth for the UK fuel cell industry. Tom Sperrey believes the UK fuel cell landscape is to change in the next 12 months as costs fall with new products entering the market. "2010 is bringing with it a new wave of fuel cell activity. Already new products are launching into the market and comp... [more]

Franklite launches RGB colour changing LED lighting

Franklite have launched their new products for 2010 and these include a range of RGB colour changing LED lighting to wash or highlight feature areas with a myriad of colours. Suitable for interior or exterior use, it is possible to illuminate patio areas, walls, trees, pool areas or even bathrooms with bright white, a single colour, or a constant colour changing light. Experienced staff are always on hand to help and advise on the best way to achieve the effect you want for a particular area.... [more]

Megaman lamps enable Park Inn to save energy whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor

Megaman’s GU10 and Spiral energy saving lamps are being used in the four-star Park Inn Hotel Hotel at London's Heathrow, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group. The use of Megaman lamps has enabled the Park Inn to maintain its energy saving ethos whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor. The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, offering a portfolio of great brands from high class comfort to high class luxury, serving destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Located just minutes from Heathrow Airport, the Park Inn Heathrow is th... [more]

Carlo Gavazzi showcases latest products to address the energy market at NEMEX

Carlo Gavazzi will present its latest products to address the energy market at this year’s NEMEX exhibition. Highlights will include the newly announced WM30-96 smart modular power analyser for building automation networks, and the Eos-Array – a modular controller for efficient running of photovoltaic (PV) plants. Carlo Gavazzi’s full range of innovative energy meters will also be demonstrated on the stand. The WM30-96 smart modular power analyser is an easy to install, compact plug-and-play unit for applications from cost allocation and control, through complex cost and power analysis, to... [more]

Schneider Electric's UK manager for standards and certification recognised by CENELEC

CENELEC is the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization and works with 15,000 technical experts from 30 European countries. CENELEC’s mission is to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards that help develop the single European market for electrical and electronic goods and services, removing barriers to trade, creating new markets and cutting compliance costs, while helping to ensure common levels of safety across Europe. Paul Galbraith, UK manager for standards and certification at Schneider Electric, has been awarded by CENELEC for his continued work with the committee... [more]