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Caution issued over plug-in solar PV
Public safety must be the first principle in any rollout of plug-in solar PV units, according to a joint statement issued by industry. Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), Electrical Safety First (ESF), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), NICEIC and SELECT have collaborated to issue the advice. It remains unclear how plug-in solar panels will interact with the millions of existing electrical installations in UK homes, particularly in older properties, potentially increasing the risk of fire and danger. While supporting wider access to cheap and clean energy, the statement cautions these products should only enter the mass market once the necessary regulatory, technical and product safety framework is fully in place. Without that foundation, there is a serious risk of avoidable hazards in homes, uncertainty for the electricity system and lasting damage to public confidence in the energy transition. Government is urged to proceed with caution and ensure that safety, product assurance, competence and system resilience are designed into any rollout
Gary Bradley, RS Ireland Country Manager.
RS Ireland invests in new Dublin base
Industrial and electrical solutions distributor RS Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in a new distribution centre in Ballymount, Dublin 12. The company will move into the new facility in spring 2027. Based at its current Rialto location for more than 50 years, the business will celebrate its 80th anniversary in Ireland next year. Moving to the new Apex Hub logistics park in Ballymount will more than double warehouse capacity, allowing the company to maintain its current growth trajectory. Gary Bradley, RS Ireland Country
Manager, said, “Our new location offers much greater accessibility – situated close to the M50 – as well as having the height capacity to accommodate automation in the future. This will further enhance our customer offering while opening up access to new customers outside the Dublin area.” Part of the global RS Group, RS Ireland provides product and service solutions in the maintenance, repair and operations space and across a wide range of industrial sectors. www.rsgroup.com
from the outset. www.eca.co.uk
ROBUS owner rebrands as BEX GROUP
LED GROUP has unveiled a new brand identity and platform for building electrification and sustainable energy solutions as BEX GROUP. Bringing together trusted specialist electrical brands including ROBUS, FuseBox and ATC, the new identity aims to strengthen the firm’s market- leading position and serve customers and contractors with greater consistency, scale and specialist depth. Operating across lighting, circuit protection and electric heating, BEX GROUP supports residential, commercial and industrial projects across more than 40 countries worldwide. The launch comes as electrification and energy efficiency become the core
strategic acquisitions. Mick G. Slein, CEO of BEX GROUP, said, “The launch of BEX GROUP represents an important milestone in the evolution of our business and reflects the scale of our ambition for the future.” www.bexgroup.ie
themes of built environment, driven by tightening regulation, rising energy costs and growing demand for low-carbon infrastructure. Supported by Oaktree Capital Management, BEX GROUP will continue to grow through organic expansion and
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