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The new Hi-Sense two-channel PIR presence detector from CP Electronics features lens technology to deliver exceptionally high sensitivity within its detection range. It has been specially developed to save energy in areas with demanding spaces and mounting heights, such as high bay applications in warehouses, factories and retail ‘sheds’.
As winters in the UK become more extreme, the freezing of water and boiler condensate pipes becomes a major problem.
The government has launched its public consultation on Part P of the Building Regulations for England, which covers electrical safety in dwellings.
ABB has been awarded a major contract by energy company E.ON to supply the HV installation for a biomass-fired renewable energy plant under construction at Blackburn Meadows, near Sheffield.
Nexeon has been given two major accolades at this year’s Rushlight Awards, including the overall Clean Energy Award. This award recognises the progress made by Nexeon in developing silicon-based anodes for next generation lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries.
Stephen Tetlow, chief executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, has issued a response to the government's announcement it would be downgrading more than 3,000 vocational qualifications:
The government is to invest up to £2m to stimulate and support technological innovation by the UK’s small and micro businesses.
Venture’s new ECO Watt metal halide lamps provide a direct retrofit for existing standard metal halide lamps but have greatly improved Ra. As such, they are ideal for both saving energy and upgrading existing lamps to a superior clean white light – simply by replacing the lamps.
Tridonic’s new PCA range of ‘one4all’ ballasts comprises three innovative products – PCA Basic, PCA ECO and PCA Excel. Offering different levels of dimming functionality, these ballasts combine unparalleled flexibility with optimised performance and exceptional energy efficiency.
