LED enclosure light SL 025 – the all-in-one solution from STEGO

STEGO Elektrotechnik has expanded its portfolio with a new LED enclosure light, SL 025, which is specifically designed for use in enclosures and cabinets with high component density. In addition to providing optimal illumination and easy handling, it also offers benefits for efficient sourcing through its all-in-one approach. The SL 025 has a compact design and flexible mounting options, and the light is equipped with an on/off switch and a motion sensor, making an additional door contact switch unnecessary. Thanks to the wide voltage range of AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, the SL 025 can be used anywhere in the world. The integrated socket allows for the simple operation of additional electrical devices such as laptops or diagnostic equipment. There are seven socket variants available, meeting the requirements of European and international standards, including those of the USA and Australia. The all-in-one approach of the SL 025 light brings efficiency gains for companies that build enclosures. The combination of a wide voltage range, integrated motion sensor, and a broad selection of sockets makes the SL 025 a favourite among purchasers. With fewer device variants, a wider range of applications can be covered, creating synergies in procurement and inventory management. The SL 025 is equipped with LED technology that ensures homogeneous illumination inside the enclosure. With a power consumption of 4W and a luminous flux of 560 lumens, the light provides glare-free, daylight-white lighting with a colour temperature of 6,000 to 7,000K. This ensures accurate colour rendering and enhances user safety through natural vision. The robust and flat plastic housing of the SL 025, made in light grey according to UL94 V-0, is designed for durability. The light offers IP20 protection and Class I safety and can operate within a temperature range of -40 to +60°C. With a long lifespan of 60,000 operating hours, the LED light is virtually maintenance-free. The light can be mounted with screws either on its narrow or wide side, or it can be attached in enclosures using magnetic mounting without additional installation effort. This flexibility facilitates integration into existing systems and allows for practical application. The LED enclosure light SL 025 is globally certified, offering safety through approvals from VDE and UL, with EAC and CCC certifications to follow shortly. This ensures reliable and safe operation in a wide range of applications.

Schneider Electric announces Sustainability Impact Award winners 

Schneider Electric has announced that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been recognised as a European winner in its annual Sustainability Impact Awards.   Port of Dover and Platinum Electrical Engineering for its work with Brilliant Planet have also been announced as UK winners.   The awards are designed to recognise organisations that are making a positive impact on sustainability, showing leadership and innovation as the world looks to reduce its carbon emissions.   Tottenham Hotspur  – transforming to become the most technologically advanced stadium in the world  Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is on a journey to operate and maintain the most technologically advanced stadium in the world whilst supporting its journey to net zero.  The club is driving innovation and technology initiatives to ensure the stadium operations are as energy efficient as possible, using only 100% renewable energy to power all electrical equipment on site. Its award-winning stadium is regarded as a global benchmark for design and innovation and the club has been named as the Premier League’s greenest club for four successive years.   In September 2021, the stadium was home to the world’s first net zero football match, #GameZero, raising awareness of the impact of major sporting events on our climate amongst millions of football fans around the world   Port of Dover – taking an ecosystem-wide approach to decarbonisation  Port of Dover plays a critical role in the supply of essential goods to the UK with 33% of all UK trade with the EU passing through the port. Its ecosystem accounts for 8% of all UK maritime emissions and Port of Dover is on a mission to reduce this, setting itself challenging targets on the road to decarbonisation.  Through investment and innovation, Port of Dover has reduced its own emissions by 95% since 2007. The introduction of smart lighting design/management, the electrification of heating systems, a move to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for plant, machinery and vehicles, and the use of building management systems are just some of the initiatives that have helped it make huge strides to decarbonise operations and become more energy efficient.  Port of Dover plans to decarbonise its remaining ecosystem emissions through electrification and is embarking on an ambitious project to become one of the first high volume Green Corridors in the UK. It is exploring the possibility of shore power as ships transition to become fully electric, transforming from a transport hub to an energy provider through onsite energy generation and microgrids.  Platinum Electrical Engineering – creative approach to industrial automation  Gateshead-based Platinum Electrical Engineering, an award-winning systems integrator, delivered a software-centric industrial automation project for Brilliant Planet.  London-based Brilliant Planet is a pioneer in low-cost, carbon capture which is crucial in our efforts to tackle climate change. It grows vast quantities of algae which can sequester up to 30 times more carbon from the atmosphere than the same area of forest. After several years of research, development, and trials, Brilliant Planet is now ready to scale up and build its presence worldwide.  The carbon capture process requires a highly flexible and efficient control system that can easily scale as needed. Platinum Electrical Engineering’s approach to the project showed great creativity and depth of knowledge in its use of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert. As a result, it was able to easily troubleshoot and adapt industrial processes to meet Brilliant Planet’s specific needs and deliver a completely bespoke and scalable system.  It means Brilliant Planet can reduce the time spent integrating and testing control software at each of its sites, getting up and running much more quickly in new locations as it builds its global presence.  Kelly Becker, President UK&I at Schneider Electric says, "Each of our Impact Award winners is leading the way to sustainability. They went above and beyond in terms of our judging criteria when it comes to innovation, inspiration, and leadership. The focus of our next edition of these awards remains on decarbonization efforts to electrify, reduce, and replace, and we’re looking forward to learning about those projects in due course.”  For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

Recolight announces new series of lighting workshops

A new series of workshops to help lighting producers access the growing market for the remanufacture of lighting has been announced by Recolight. The intensive training workshops will give attendees the information they need to be able to set up a remanufacturing service in the UK – or to procure one from a subcontractor. An increasing number of specifiers and major purchasers are now prioritising the remanufacture of luminaires. But the large number of lighting manufacturers currently unable to provide such a service cannot take advantage of this fundamental market change. Designed and hosted by lighting product designer, Simon Fisher of F Mark, topics will include: • A deep dive into BS8887:221 (the BSI standard for remanufacturing lighting products) • Assessing suitability of used luminaires for remanufacture • Upgrading fluorescent fittings to LED • Onsite upgrades versus in-facility upgrades • Managing compliance of the finished luminaires • Liabilities, warranties, and managing customer expectations • Carbon footprint versus carbon handprint • Case studies and common pitfalls. The workshops are intended for technical managers, design and engineering managers, quality managers, compliance engineers, sustainability managers, marketing managers, product managers, and any others that influence product manufacture and design. They are a roundtable environment with a maximum of 12 delegates, giving the opportunity for full interaction, feedback, and questions for each topic. Places are available for Thursday 27 June, in London, with more dates to be announced. For more information, visit recolight.co.uk/training-workshops. For more from Recolight, click here.

Baxi expands its commercial heat pump offering

Leading heating and hot water solutions provider, Baxi, has announced the arrival of its new Auriga mid-temperature monobloc commercial heat pump series with compatible cascade and hybrid controls. The company's expanded commercial heat pump offering, now backed with a design guidance service from its technical solutions team, will be supported by a high temperature R290 (propane) heat pump range later this year. Baxi’s new air to water Auriga Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) series can achieve temperatures of up to 60°C with reduced global warming potential (GWP) due to the R32 refrigerant. Available in single outputs of 20kw, 26kW, 33kW and 40kW, with cascade options of up to 320kW, the new Auriga series offers design flexibility for commercial buildings of all sizes. As part of the new Auriga range, Baxi has launched a series of Auriga-compatible cascade and hybrid controls to maximise system efficiency. The new Baxi Commercial HVAC (CHVAC) Manager offers modular and flexible control of hybrid heating systems, with the option to cascade up to eight heat generators (either eight ASHPs or a combination of ASHPs and boilers). The new Auriga indoor controller is designed for simple ASHP cascade system control. The new Baxi VM-T controller can be used as an extension to increase the number of secondary zones controlled. The CHVAC Manager also enables connection to a BMS through Modbus or 0-10V for full remote monitoring and system optimisation. James Matthews, Director of Building Solutions at Baxi, says, “Our new Baxi Auriga ASHP has been designed with efficiency, occupant comfort and design flexibility in mind. Its excellent seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of up to 4.83 at W35 is combined with quiet operation and sound power of less than 65 dBA. “To help tackle the decarbonisation challenge and ensure optimal whole-life benefit from ASHPs, we have evolved our commercial customer support service as well as our heat pump range. At the outset, our technical sales team work collaboratively with our customers to understand their project goals, scoping out potential solutions and feasibility studies. “Following this initial assessment, our newly formed technical solutions team supports our customers with system design, system sizing and simulation testing to assess solution suitability against the project requirements. “By partnering with customers at the early stages, we can not only supply the required ASHP system components, but the precise, validated advice, backed with predicted energy and carbon savings and capital expenditure modelling, that will help make the switch to ASHPs more seamless.” Designed, manufactured and tested at Baxi’s dedicated commercial heat pump facility in Vilafranca, Spain, Baxi’s new Auriga series comes with full Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to help customers assess the embodied carbon of their projects. The Auriga is backed with a parts and labour warranty of up to five years when commissioned by Baxi or a Baxi-authorised engineer. The Auriga is available to quote now, for delivery in July. For more from Baxi, click here.

Zumtobel awarded third consecutive EcoVadis gold medal

For the third time in a row, the Zumtobel Group has been awarded a gold medal by the independent sustainability rating platform, EcoVadis. In an industry comparison, the lighting group is ranked among the top 1% of all companies assessed by the platform. The successive recognition with the gold medal underlines the Zumtobel Group's consistent and continuous development and sustainability activities. Sebastian Gann, Sustainability Director at the Zumtobel Group, comments, "Evaluations by independent and globally acting rating agencies such as EcoVadis are highly relevant for our company, as they confirm the path we have taken with all the measures we have implemented so far and the goals we have set for ourselves. "Together with our specialist departments, the Sustainability Team makes the best possible contribution to the Zumtobel Group's sustainable development. This benefits the environment, our customers, and our partners." While the Zumtobel Group particularly distinguished itself in the area of sustainable procurement last year, this year, an improvement of 10 points was achieved in the area of labour and human rights. This was mainly due to the numerous measures implemented regarding employee health in the past financial year and the fact that ISO 45001 certifications (management systems for occupational health and safety) were obtained for all European plants. With a total score of 78 points, the lighting group was able to maintain its solid rating foundation while at the same time further improving it. EcoVadis, an independent platform for sustainability ratings, was founded in 2007 and assesses the performance of companies in the categories Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement, and Ethics. The rating is based on international sustainability standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000. More than 130,000 companies from over 180 countries and 220 industries regularly have their value chain evaluated by EcoVadis. For more from the Zumtobel Group, click here.

Ansell Lighting launches new product catalogue

Lighting designer and manufacturer, Ansell Lighting, has launched its S17 product catalogue, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in installation efficiency, high-performance lighting, and comprehensive customer support. Key highlights of the new catalogue include: - AFIX: Revolutionary 'Plug and Play' Connectors – Accelerate installation time with Ansell’s new AFIX range of four versatile connectors: AFIX Connector, AFIX IP Straight Connector, AFIX IP T-Junction Connector and AFIX IP Junction Box Connector. With models designed specifically for indoor, in-ground and outdoor use, the AFIX Connector range comprises a choice of three and four pole options, and all offer hassle-free connection and enhanced productivity on-site. - Z LED Performance: High-Efficiency Industrial Luminaires – Ideal for large-scale commercial and industrial applications, the Z LED Performance high bays offer exceptional energy efficiency, durability (IP65 rated), and flexibility with 1-10V dimming, 3CCT selection, and optional plug-and-play sensors. This can be supplied with the optional extra of a Hawk Highbay Emergency Kit, an easily fitted ‘plug and play’ emergency option. - New LED Strip Calculator – Launched to complement Ansell’s market leading LED-Cell Strip range, the intuitive online calculator helps to simplify LED strip selection and configuration. Seamlessly navigate through E-Cell, C-Cell, and U-Cell ranges, easily configure your codes and add accessories and then the calculator will identify compatible drivers and profiles at the touch of a button. - On-Site Warranty – Ansell now offers an on-site warranty of up to three years on the majority of its products, providing customers with unparalleled peace of mind and direct support from Ansell-approved contractors. Mark Abbott, Managing Director of Ansell Lighting, comments, "The S17 catalogue represents our commitment to delivering not only exceptional lighting products, but also comprehensive solutions that simplify installation, optimise performance, and ensure customer satisfaction. “With innovations like AFIX connectors and Z LED Performance alongside our enhanced service offerings, we are confident that S17 will exceed the expectations of electrical wholesalers and installers alike." The S17 catalogue is now available for download at ansell-lighting.com/en/downloads. Electrical wholesalers can order printed copies through the online ordering platform or by contacting their local Area Sales Manager (ASM). For more from Ansell Lighting, click here.

ESP's Beacon Disabled Refuge range ideal for larger projects

ESP’s comprehensive Beacon disabled refuge range is being increasingly sought after by contractors working on larger, specification type projects. Meeting the requirements of BS 9999:2017 and Building Regulations Approved Document B, the Beacon range comprises a variety of products that are specifically designed to assist emergency evacuation situations in a wide range of buildings and venues – with the aim of assisting people with limited mobility to safely exit the building. The Beacon ‘Master Stations’ are the central point of the disabled refuge system, which combines Fire Telephone Handsets, Disabled Refuge Outstations and Emergency Alarms to form one fully integrated system. There are two Beacon Master Station options available – a push button version with 2-8 lines, and a touchscreen version with capacity for up to 512 lines to support a wide range of communication devices. During an emergency, the Master Station identifies the location of the Outstation that has been activated, with clear duplex audio to assist an evacuation process. Disabled Refuge Outstations, known as ‘Type B’ Outstations, provide a fixed point of communication in a building for users who require evacuation or assistance. Situated in refuge areas usually found in protected stairwells, the Outstation provides duplex audio to the Master Station, which is located in the building’s control room, or at the access points for the fire service. Fire Telephone Handsets, known as ‘Type A’ Outstations, are for use by the fire and rescue service during an evacuation, allowing the officer at the fire control centre to communicate with other officers to control the evacuation. The ‘Type A’ Outstation activates a call to the Master Station to assist the fire and rescue service. Assist Call Range comprises a number of expandable three-part Assist Call Kits and accessory products which interface with the Master Station, identifying the location of the alarm upon activation. These include a Toilet Kit, as well as a Bedroom Kit suitable for hotels, residential and student accommodation. IP-rated modules are also available as part of the Assist Call accessories range, suitable for wet rooms and for areas of high moisture and humidity. The options include Call Button, Call Plate and Cancel Plate. ESP’s Beacon disabled refuge and assistance alarm range is supported by a dedicated, UK-based technical team, and will offer contractors and specifiers access to a free design service, compliant with the latest BS5839-9:2021 regulations. A brochure covering the whole of the Beacon range, along with examples of how the components of the system integrate, is available to download from the ESP website and from the Scolmore Group app.

Cornwall named UK's hot spot for renewable energy installations

Studies show that when it comes to small-scale renewable energy installations, statistically, Cornwall is leading the way. According to data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, Cornwall has nearly 38,000 MCS certified renewable installations - more than any other local authority in the UK. This means that more than 15% of Cornish households have an MCS certified renewable installation, including solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage. Solar panels are the most popular renewable technology in Cornwall, with over 27,300 MCS certified solar PV installations recorded since 2008. In fact, solar panels account for 72% of all MCS certified renewable installations in Cornwall, which shows that Cornish residents are tapping into the sun’s energy to power their homes. This trend has continued in 2024, with 65% of all MCS certified renewable installations in Cornwall so far this year being solar panels. This reflects the strength of the domestic solar PV market, driven by increasing demand from homeowners to generate their own home-grown electricity, lower their energy bills, and decrease their carbon footprint. Heat pumps are also growing in popularity in Cornwall, with 2023 being the best year for heat pumps in Cornwall on record, as well as the first year to surpass 1,500 MCS certified heat pump installations. In the first four months of 2024, Cornwall has installed a monthly average of nearly 150 certified heat pumps, putting the local authority on track for yet another record-breaking year for this technology. Of the 663 MCS certified heat pumps installed in Cornwall so far this year, over 600 are air source heat pumps, showing the widespread adoption of this technology among Cornish homeowners. Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS, says, “As Cornwall is one of the sunniest spots in the UK, it's no surprise that more homeowners in Cornwall are investing in solar panels to power their homes with free energy from the sun. “But it’s also great to see how the grants and incentives available in Cornwall, like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, continue to play a key role in helping homeowners make the switch to low-carbon heating more accessible and affordable. I look forward to seeing heat pump installations continue to rise both in Cornwall and across the UK.” The BUS offers homeowners and small business owners in England and Wales up to £7,500 towards the installation of a low-carbon heating system, such as a heat pump. The installation must be MCS certified to qualify for the grant. MCS holds the most comprehensive repository of data on the uptake of small-scale renewable technologies across the UK on The MCS Data Dashboard. For near-real-time updates on renewable installations, you can sign up for free to The MCS Data Dashboard here. From more from MCS, click here.

Revive fan to offer greater efficiency for social housing providers

British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, has launched a new Lo-Carbon Revive 7 fan, which the company hopes will raise the bar on energy efficiency for social housing providers. Designed to meet the specific needs of the social housing sector, this next generation of the popular Revive 7 filter-less unitary fan offers greater efficiency, near silent operation and a slimmer profile, all with the same performance and in line with the updated Part F of the Building Regulations. This gives social housing landlords confidence that the new Lo-Carbon Revive 7 can tackle the issues of condensation of mould, while improving the efficiency of housing stock and comfort for residents. Meanwhile, its new slimmer profile means the Revive 7 is even easier to install in a wider range of locations. With Awaab’s Law on the horizon, social housing providers are taking action to ensure they have measures in place to effectively combat the risks of condensation and mould. Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Revive 7 has already proved successful in tackling this problem, with the new improved fan offering the same powerful performance as previous models but operating at only 19W. This figure equates to as little as an estimated £3 a year to run, keeping costs down for residents while also cutting carbon emissions for landlords. To achieve these higher efficiencies and low sound power levels, the new closed grille Lo-Carbon Revive 7 has been engineered with cutting-edge technology. Following extensive R&D, the Revive 7 now features patented inlet guide vanes and a circumferential turbulator design, as well as a new highly efficient, quiet impeller. This airway pathway design promotes turbulent airflow, allowing a predictable performance curve and ensuring performance can be met efficiently in line with Part F of the Building Regulations. As well as being energy efficient, the Lo-Carbon Revive’s design means it is near silent, which enhances resident comfort and also helps deter tampering with the fan, since noisy fans can be turned off by residents. This improvement is due to a number of innovations including the Revive’s new impeller; and the fan’s bellmouth design which draws air fluidly and silently into the fan via the side rather than the front, ensuring high air flows with a flat tile cover. In addition, the Revive’s 12-pole motor keeps noise to a minimum while retaining premium motor life and energy efficiency. Natasha King, Product Manager at Vent-Axia, comments, “Energy efficiency is becoming ever more important for social housing landlords as they decarbonise their housing stock as we move closer to the 2050 Net Zero target. At Vent-Axia, we are committed to continuous improvement and reducing the carbon intensity of our products, which is why the new updated Lo-Carbon Revive 7 is even more efficient, has lower sound levels, and a new low profile to make install even easier. “Meanwhile, landlords can be assured that the new Revive 7 effectively combats condensation and mould, improving indoor air quality and meeting Building Regulations.” Not only has the new Revive’s efficiency been improved, but the fan’s aesthetics have also changed since it has been redesigned to be 12% smaller. The Revive’s new slimmer profile means it is even easier for social housing landlords to install the fan in a wider range of applications. It could be especially useful for window applications, since the slimmer profile means it may not interfere with window blinds, improving resident satisfaction. Offering flexible positioning, the new updated Revive 7 comes with the same IPX4 rating for wall and ceiling mounting. It is also available as a SELV model, boasting a new transformer which is more compact and around half the size and weight of previous units, making siting easier. A truly universal fan, the intelligent Lo-Carbon Revive 7 includes an adjustable trickle speed option, an interchangeable intermittent mode and smoother humidity boost transition. This extra functionality in the software means even greater flexibility, so installers need just one fan for their van. In addition, the Revive 7 offers the option to adjust the trickle speed between 6-16l/s, with a boost to 18/l/s. This is useful in properties with exceptionally high occupancy that would require a higher trickle speed to remove excess moisture from the air and provide good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Meanwhile, the Revive7’s mixed flow technology maximises air flow on trickle, avoiding unnecessary boosting, thus increasing resident acceptability. Similarly, Vent-Axia’s ambient response humidity sensor avoids nuisance tripping while protecting properties from damaging condensation and mould. Highly versatile, the Revive offers a choice of run speeds for multiple installation options and can be ducted or through the wall, making specification easy. It has smart features such as a duct mode that enables the fan to achieve excellent air performance on very long duct runs, while not over-ventilating on short runs, ensuring efficiency. The Revive 7 is also low maintenance, since its Multi-Vortex technology does not require a filter; while the highly sculpted interior actively repels dust, avoiding clogging, thus helping to avoid call backs. Revive 7 also boasts reliability backed by up to seven years’ warranty. Featuring Smart Sense intelligent technology, Revive 7 is designed to be quick and easy to install, with the fan featuring a simple alpha numeric LED display which is clear and easy to read and uses a three-button menu for commissioning and data gathering. Smart Sense technology even tells the LED display which orientation to use depending on whether it is wall or ceiling mounted, saving time on site and reducing installation complications. Revive 7’s Smart Sense also includes a datalogger which tracks fan usage to ensure it is used as intended. Social housing landlords can then interrogate the fan on how many days it has been on humidity boost mode, pull cord boost mode or trickle, helping them build a profile of resident activity and aids them in investigating any humidity problems, allowing them to work with residents to ensure a healthy indoor environment. In line with Vent-Axia’s sustainability commitments, as well as the new Lo-Carbon Revive 7 offering energy savings for social housing landlords, the unit’s embodied energy is also lower due to a 12% reduction in the unit’s size, thus reducing materials used and so reducing packaging. In addition, plastic has also been removed from the Revive’s packaging. For more from Vent-Axia, click here.

Schneider Electric launches new ‘Score to Win’ competition

Starting today (3 June), purchasers/installers of selected Schneider Electric medium offer products will have the chance to win prizes with Score to Win - the company's new online football game. Via the new game, players are tasked with beating a goalkeeper from the penalty spot as many times as they can to win points and earn themselves a place on the leaderboard. A top score could net participants a brand new 65-inch OLED television, a pair of Premier League hospitality tickets, an e-gift card for Virgin Experience Days or Prezzee, or even a mystery football shirt box. What’s more, the first 3,000 first-time players will instantly win a complimentary £5 Greggs e-gift card, or – for the very lucky – Schneider Electric will give a £50 Mitchell & Butler e-gift card to every 50th player. To play, visit your local participating wholesaler, purchase one of the qualifying Schneider Electric products, and scan the QR code on the packaging. How it works: 1. Purchase any qualifying product from your local participating electrical wholesaler 2. Scan the ‘Competition’ QR code on the packaging and enter your details, including the unique code found under the QR code 3. Try and beat the goalkeeper as many times as you can! The game stops once you’ve failed to score three times 4. Scoring is accrued per goal and each one is scored between 0-100. The individual scoring is based on velocity, precision of the goal near the post or crossbar and proximity to the goalkeeper 5. If it’s your first time playing and you're one of the first 3,000 players, you’ll win an instant £5 Greggs e-gift card for taking part 6. Every 50th entrant will instantly win a £50 Mitchell & Butler e-gift card, instead of Greggs 7. Your score will be logged on our leaderboard, which resets every two weeks 8. At the end of every leaderboard window, the top 10 scorers will win some fantastic prizes. This competition ends on the 30 September 2024. To keep up to date on the latest details and scores, visit se.com/uk/promotion. For more from Schneider Electric, click here.