Expert perspectives and industry insights from leading practitioners and thought leaders
The political wind has been blowing towards complete rail electrification for decades now without significant progress, so it’s clearly not a straightforward problem to tackle. If it’s to be done, it needs be done right. Steve Hughes, MD of REO UK, explains the importance of ensuring the components underpinning electric trains are carefully considered.
With global data traffic more than doubling every four years, it’s no surprise that the environmental impact of data centres is coming under scrutiny. Simone Bruckner, managing director of power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, investigates data centre efficiency.
Graham Turner of AEI Cables discusses the demand for medium voltage (MV) cables in emerging markets.
Andrew Murphy, managing director at Boss Training, takes a closer look at the potential UK worker crisis following Brexit, and highlights some of steps to minimise the disruption to businesses.
The Carbon Trust explains why it has welcomed the announcement of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Round 3 strike prices.
Stricter regulations within the electrical industry would have a significant uplift on the economy while also driving massive improvements in public safety, Fiona Harper, secretary of the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), has said.
Contributing editor Jordan O’Brien takes a look into the increasing demand for electric vehicles in the UK.
In recent years, renewable energy options have become much more efficient and feasible. This has led to a large adoption of these applications, an especially poignant point in the face of current environmental issues. However, just like all other power generation methods these applications require resistors. Cressall's Simone Bruckner explains the challenges in designing resistors for renewable applications.
Could immersion cooling be the key to superfast charging and a reduction in range anxiety? Mark Lashbrook, technical manager at M&I Materials, gives us his insight.
Remote monitoring is an essential tool to optimise a building’s infrastructure. Here, Resource Data Management discusses how integrating a comprehensive remote monitoring strategy for HVACR assets into the management of any facility can increase its efficiency and reduce operating costs.
