ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE
Editor’s COMMENT MAKING THE MOST OF MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN 2025 Welcome to our December/January edition. What will 2025 bring for Ireland’s electrical sector? Opportunity for installers and contractors well positioned to participate in decarbonisation projects if the Ireland and UK budgets are anything to go by. Announced on October 1, the Irish budget outlines government support packages for the retrofitting of social homes and residential and community investment in energy efficiency, as well as a reduction in VAT for heat pumps. The UK Autumn Budget, unveiled on October 30, lays out planned investment in industry, housing, electric transport and trade apprenticeships, with decarbonisation again a focus in alignment with the transition to net zero. For stakeholders seeking to enter or expand their presence in renewables, our BEPEX tradeshows incorporating ELECTEX offer a great opportunity to get hands on with the latest technology and chat through solutions with key brands and your peers. New venues have been announced for the 2025 shows, with ELECTEX BELFAST coming to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Balmoral Park on April 9-10, and ELECTEX DUBLIN to the Sports Arena in Blanchardstown on September 10-11. To our readers and advertisers, thank you for your support in 2024 and we wish you health, happiness and buoyant trade in 2025. Alyson Magee
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12 In Focus: One year on from opening in Dundalk, EWL Greentech is fully staffed and stocked and primed to consolidate its position as a leader in the renewable energy market. 24 News & Views: Former owner Neil Blair is staying on board as branch manager following the acquisition of Northern Electrical Supplies in Dundonald by BM Electrical Wholesale. 35 Products: Sync Energy’s new Pro Charger range for commercial EV charging is ideal for educational, hospitality and leisure facilities, businesses and public council car parks. 60 News & Views: Products donated by Belfast’s electrical sector have played an integral role in the reimagining of a derelict city centre site as sustainable cultural hub Brink! 70 In Focus: A full electrical installation has been completed on time and to budget by Braham Group to create the first permanent site for St Peter’s National School in Dunboyne. 83 Products: An all-in-one solution for commercial lighting, Collingwood Lighting’s new Trinity Versa soft-glare recessed modular offers an architectural alternative to LED panels.
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