ECN September issue out now!

Welcome to the September issue of ECN.

With the quieter summer months in the rear-view mirror and autumn creeping in, we’re excited to be gearing up for a whole raft of exhibitions coming our way during the month of September – not least Solar & Storage Live, which we’re covering in depth in our full show preview.

With a record number of renewables being installed in the first six months of 2025 according to MCS, and the Future Homes Standard set to mandate solar panels and low carbon heating in new build homes from 2027, a new wave of opportunities are opening up for electrical contractors. Those with solar expertise will surely be able to diversify their services, boost revenue, and future-proof their business, and it will be fascinating seeing how this unfolds, and what other opportunities this leads to, in the weeks and months ahead. Head to our dedicated Power/Renewables/Solar feature for more.

The countdown to the ECN Awards is well and truly on, and we are now less than three months away from this year’s ceremony being held on 27 November. With entries for the awards closing imminently, we’d urge you to get your submissions in as soon as possible – as our expert panel of judges will soon be weighing up the merits of each of the submissions to determine this year’s worthy winners. A limited number of tickets for the ECN Awards are also still available, so grab yours while you still have the chance – and head to electricalcontractingnews.com/awards for all the information you need.

In addition to the usual blend of news, views and commentaries we’re serving up in this month’s issue, other highlights include intriguing details on how the climate crisis may lead to a heightened level of repair work for all tradespeople, information on how you can take on the Pu Luong Trek in Vietnam with the Electrical Industries Charity, an opportunity to win a £200 One4All voucher courtesy of Ovia, and more.

Enjoy the issue!

Simon