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04 April 2022

Schools must STEM rising energy bills, and help is at hand

Carbon net zero, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Powercor News, Schools

Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the education sector needs to tackle the threat posed by rising energy prices on its ability to provide students with the education they deserve and why Powercor can be the ideal partner in meeting the...

01 February 2022

SATRO Energy Saving Challenge

Chris Wright

Energy Saving and Sustainability, Schools

Powercor is delighted to announce a collaboration with Surrey-based STEM charity SATRO for the 2022 SATRO Energy Saving Challenge – an opportunity to put students at the heart of sustainability thinking and explore ways to reduce their school’s carbon footprint.

21 January 2022

EV revolution engages firms to power the future

Chris Wright

Carbon net zero, Electric Vehicles, Energy Saving and Sustainability, EVC, Facilities Management, Power Infrastructure, Powercor News

Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, examines how the UK government’s plans for a net zero transport system within the next two decades means firms need to consider how to have the necessary infrastructure in place. The UK has devised definitive plans to...

Interview with Aidan Sharpe - Aidan relishing his role at the Sharpe end of the business

01 November 2021

Powercor’s new Key Account Manager Aidan relishing his role at the Sharpe end of the business

Richard Grace

Careers, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Powercor News, Team News

Powercor’s new Key Account Manager, Aidan Sharpe, explains how the firm is targeting growth and will play a part in the UK’s efforts to transition to a net-zero carbon future. I was delighted to start my role in September having known Powercor,...

27 October 2021

Educating schools on how to save on their energy bill

Chris Wright

Carbon net zero, Energy Saving and Sustainability, LED Lighting, Light As A Service, Schools

Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the firm is determined to support schools in their efforts to deliver energy efficiencies and create the STEM stars of the future. Powercor is continuing to build on its expertise gained working with schools and...

13 October 2021

Great opportunities for electrical engineers who invest in their future

Richard Grace

Careers, Electrical & Mechanical, Industry News

Powercor’s Kyle Phillips is proof that a rewarding career in the electrical industry is open to all if you are willing to put your heart into the job. For Kyle, it was not a case of signing on to an apprenticeship at...

Powercor shortlisted for ECA Award with partner Signify

23 September 2021

Powercor’s partnership in line for major honour

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Industry Awards, Industry News, Powercor News

Powercor’s close partnership with Signify has been recognised after being shortlisted for a prestigious award. We have been shortlisted for the “Best Client partnership” in the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Awards for 2020/21 and will go forward to the awards ceremony next...

13 September 2021

Ground source solutions can pump your energy efficiency

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Power Infrastructure

The move towards the decarbonisation of the UK’s power system is gathering momentum and the drive towards the use of the world’s natural heat is increasing as the government looks to the greater use of ground source heat pump systems. Currently, social...

19 August 2021

Firms need to be switched on to deliver sustainable solutions

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Power Infrastructure, Powercor News

The drive towards a more sustainable future has created a growing issue when it comes to power infrastructure and as Powercor’s Chris Wright explains it will create a dilemma for many organisations and businesses unless it can be adequately addressed. Recent months...

13 July 2021

Case Study: Powercor installs UV-C disinfection lighting at Harlequins in rugby first

Chris Wright

UV-C Light Technology

About The Stoop ‘The Stoop’ is the home of English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins. Based in Twickenham, South-West London, the stadium has a capacity of 14,800. The Honours Bar is used as a reception and conference suite for up to...

15 June 2021

Leading equine breeder installs “disinfection” lighting to protect against the equine flu and EHV-1

Richard Grace

Industry News, UV Germicidal Irradiation, UV-C Light Technology

Weybridge, Surrey [date]: Bourne Hill Stables in West Sussex has worked with UK lighting and electrical company Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk) to become the first breeding centre in the world to install UV-C light to protect their thoroughbreds against Equine Flu. Powercor has installed...

09 June 2021

Light as a Service – install the latest lighting systems at no upfront cost.

Chris Wright

Energy Saving and Sustainability, LED Lighting, Light As A Service

For companies, educational and sports facilities of all sizes the need to have effective and efficient lighting systems is a must. As the country reopens its doors as the COVID restrictions ease, Powercor has launched its new Light as a Service (LaaS)...

03 June 2021

UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work

Richard Grace

Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, UV Germicidal Irradiation, UV-C Light Technology

Leading UK lighting and electrical contractor, Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk), says technology which has been used for decades to protect hospitals and public buildings from viruses can be the answer to staff and visitors staying safe in the office, gym or other workplace as...

27 May 2021

How often should I test my emergency lighting?

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Emergency Lighting, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Powercor News

Emergency lighting systems are a legal requirement for any commercial premises and as such there are also requirements as to when they need to be tested. Given the vital role emergency lighting will play in a situation where the buildings power fails...

05 May 2021

Powercor aids rugby giant’s conversion to a cleaner future

Richard Grace

Industry News, Powercor News, UV-C Light Technology

English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins, has worked with Powercor to deliver a world first for the sport in its efforts to ensure the safety of players and spectators in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The club’s famous Stoop stadium...

Blog of What do you do if your Emergency Lighting doesn't work?

01 April 2021

What do you do if your emergency lighting does not work?

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management

Emergency lighting is a legal requirement and it has to be regularly tested. But what happens if you find your system is not working? The requirement for the system to be tested monthly and more extensively annually is designed to ensure that...

Powercor UV-C disinfection lighting for offices, retail and hospitality

15 March 2021

UV Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Lighting can aid return to work COVID concerns

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, UV-C Light Technology

The increasing roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines is set to signal an easing of the current lockdown restrictions and a return to work in the coming months is now a real possibility. However, with the virus still a major concern, firms...

Emergency Lighting Systems - Making Light Work of Emergency Lighting systems

02 March 2021

Making light work of emergency systems

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Facilities Management, Powercor News

It might be a legal requirement, but there remains a wide level of misunderstanding over what constitutes emergency lighting. All commercial properties must have an approved emergency lighting system installed. The system not only needs to be correctly installed but also regularly...

12 February 2021

Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, UV-C Light Technology

COVID-19 has highlighted the threat that the spread of viruses and bacteria can pose. The understanding that the quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of the surfaces we touch have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing has...

05 October 2020

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition

Richard Grace

Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition Powercor has been working in the energy efficiency sector for over 10 years now and I have to say, there’s not much we don’t know about making energy efficient. Whether it’s Photo-voltaic (solar), the latest in...

Schools must STEM rising energy bills, and help is at hand

SATRO Energy Saving Challenge

EV revolution engages firms to power the future

Powercor’s new Key Account Manager Aidan relishing his role at the Sharpe end of the business

Educating schools on how to save on their energy bill

Great opportunities for electrical engineers who invest in their future

Powercor’s partnership in line for major honour

Ground source solutions can pump your energy efficiency

Firms need to be switched on to deliver sustainable solutions

Case Study: Powercor installs UV-C disinfection lighting at Harlequins in rugby first

Leading equine breeder installs “disinfection” lighting to protect against the equine flu and EHV-1

Light as a Service – install the latest lighting systems at no upfront cost.

UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work

How often should I test my emergency lighting?

Powercor aids rugby giant’s conversion to a cleaner future

What do you do if your emergency lighting does not work?

UV Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Lighting can aid return to work COVID concerns

Making light work of emergency systems

Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition

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