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To ensure the continuity of essential IT services and reduce the risk of costly and damaging downtime caused by power outages, the Protect Blue modular UPS family from AEG Power Solutions provides next-generation 3-phase power protection for all data centre and mission critical applications. The new UPS range provides an eco-friendly power solution with low total cost of ownership and low carbon impact.
Marco, a uPVC cable management company has improved the specification of a number of its products, further enhancing quality, strength and durability. Two suspension brackets, key accessories within the steel wire cable tray range, the MCSB68 and MCSB1012, have been adapted to include additional hook-locking mechanisms, providing extra strength and stability when suspending wire tray. The two brackets, which offer space for 6 and 8mm or 10 and 12mm threaded rod, are among the latest products to be developed by Marco, following on from other new designs, such as the popular Fast Fix Strut Clip and Quick Locks.
Domestic voltage optimisation will be explained at a free-to-attend Continuing Professional/Personal Development (CPD) course on Tuesday 6 December 2011 at The Eastpoint Centre, Southampton, by Geoff Clifton of VO4HOME.
Click Scolmore’s collaboration with low energy lighting manufacturer, Energetic, continues to produce new products, and the latest addition is a range of FlameGuard fittings designed to fit a wide variety of GU10 and E27 lamps.
High efficiency and wireless communication are the key benefits of Life IQ, the new range of high frequency (HF) smart chargers available from EnerSys, the European leader in motive power batteries. Designed to facilitate lower electricity costs through improved efficiency and a lower charging factor, Life IQ chargers are fully programmable.
Powerstar MAX , the innovative new voltage optimisation solution from EMS, has won the Innovation of the Year award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards. Powerstar MAX, which is specifically designed for sites with high levels of voltage fluctuation and volatility, won the prestigious award ahead of entries from fellow finalists Q8 Oils and Premier Farnell.
Crompton Solar has launched the latest in its fully-tested plug and play range designed to make Solar PV installation easier and more time efficient. Recent trials showed a 2-3 hour installation time saving when using the Combi-Complete. The pre-mounted units are robust, light weight, high yield grid connecting controls complete with:
A four-year government-funded programme that aims to develop new technologies to help meet the needs of the UK’s future power systems will kick-off with investment of £2.4m in feasibility studies that will stimulate innovation in automated power distribution and demand management.
ABB has given its support for a new facility built by City College Plymouth aimed at encouraging the uptake of energy efficient, sustainable technologies in industrial, commercial and residential projects in the UK. Named the ABB Energy Centre, the hi-tech facility is the centrepiece of a new initiative being led by the college to connect education and industry with the latest low carbon technology and methods.
Ten British companies are to lead government-backed research, development and demonstration projects that will use talent within the UK’s information and communication technology sectors to improve productivity and competitiveness in manufacturing and construction.
