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The LED Lighting and Solar Experts LED Lighting – Solar – Metering – Power – Electrical – EV Chargers The LED Lighting and Solar Experts LED Lighting – Solar – Metering – Power – Electrical – EV Chargers Welcome to Powercor We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading electrical engineering companies, having […]

Powercor’s partnership with Signify in line for major honour

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 month when the winners will be announced. The judges reviewed hundreds of entries […]

Ground source solutions can pump your energy efficiency

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 housing organisations across the UK are in the process of applying for a […]

Organisations need to be switched on to deliver sustainable solutions

The drive towards a more sustainable future has created a growing issue when it comes to power infrastructure. As Powercor’s Chris Wright explains it will create a dilemma for many organisations and businesses unless unless they are switched on to deliver sustainable solutions. Recent months have seen a huge uptick in the demand for electric […]

How often should I test my emergency lighting?

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 or staff need to evacuate the building due to a range of emergencies […]

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

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 the first time you realise the system may not be operating is not […]

Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C

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 never been greater. Busy public areas such as offices, stores, schools, museums and […]

Emergency Lighting: Compliance Made Easy

There are two words that make emergency lighting compliance easy….. We are experts in emergency lighting systems and our Emergency lighting ebook to Emergency Lighting Regulations will show you: • How to become fully compliant with Emergency Lighting Regulations.• What you need in place for peace of mind that occupants are protected.• How to significantly […]

The potential dangers of Christmas lighting

With Christmas upon us, we find ourselves clambering around in the loft and garage hunting down last year’s decorations, which have been sat gathering dust for 11 months of the year. While decorating your house and putting lights on trees is fun, they can be dangerous! Of course lots of Christmas lights look pretty and […]

PAT Testing requirements for Landlords

We often get asked about Pat Testing Requirements from Landlords who are responsible, and do not want to fall foul of their electrical safety obligations under the current law by not having essential electrical safety tests and periodic checks on their premises. In house portable appliance testing is recommended when letting out premises to tenants, […]