Lighting
Emergency lighting in Cornwall and the gaps created by site changes
A practical guide to reviewing emergency lighting after layout, occupancy and operational changes on commercial and industrial sites in Cornwall.
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Electrical insights, advice & industry updates for Falmouth and Cornwall
Practical articles covering commercial and industrial electrical systems, testing, maintenance, EV charging, solar, battery storage, regulations and useful electrical guidance for businesses, property owners and sites in Falmouth and across Cornwall.
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Testing & Maintenance
Power quality problems in Cornwall - what site symptoms can reveal
A practical guide to recognising, investigating and resolving electrical power quality problems on commercial, industrial and larger rural sites in Cornwall.
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Solar & Renewables
Commercial battery backup in Cornwall - what will actually stay on during a power cut?
A practical guide to planning commercial battery backup around essential loads, inverter capacity, island mode, solar generation and site operations.
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Commercial Electrical
Holiday park electrical upgrades in Cornwall - planning capacity across the whole site
A practical guide for Cornwall holiday park and campsite operators planning electrical upgrades, covering site capacity, seasonal demand, pitch supplies, distribution equipment, maintenance and future loads such as EV charging and renewables.
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Testing & Maintenance
Electrical maintenance in Cornwall - why an EICR is only part of the plan
An EICR is an important assessment of an electrical installation, but it is not a complete maintenance programme. This guide explains how Cornwall businesses can build a practical, risk-based plan around their site, equipment and operating schedule.
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EV Charging
Car Chargers in Cornwall - Choosing the Right Charging Speed
A practical guide to selecting car chargers for Cornish homes, workplaces, holiday parks and larger commercial or rural sites, covering charging speeds, electrical capacity, load management and public access.
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EV Charging
Commercial EV charging in Cornwall - plan the site, not just the charger
A practical guide to planning commercial EV charging around site capacity, user needs, load management, public access requirements and future expansion.
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Solar & Renewables
DC Cables Through the Fabric of Buildings - What to Consider
A practical guide to routing solar PV and other DC cables through the fabric of commercial, industrial and rural buildings, covering mechanical protection, fire-stopping, weatherproofing, accessibility, documentation and long-term maintenance.
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Solar & Renewables
Battery storage locations - choosing the right place on site
A practical guide to choosing battery storage locations for commercial, industrial, leisure and rural sites in Cornwall, covering safety, access, environmental conditions, electrical layout and planning.
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Solar & Renewables
Designing Ground Mount Solar Around Long-Term Upkeep
Ground mount solar can make panel access and electrical servicing more straightforward, but it also creates maintenance demands at ground level. This guide explains how layout, drainage, vegetation and equipment positioning affect long-term upkeep on commercial and rural sites in Cornwall.
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Solar & Renewables
Can in-roof solar panels be fitted to an existing roof?
A practical guide to fitting in-roof solar panels to an existing pitched roof, covering roof condition, weatherproofing, system design, permissions and electrical connections.
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Solar & Renewables
Solar carports in Cornwall - making working car parks generate power
A practical guide to solar carports for Cornwall’s holiday parks, leisure venues, commercial premises and larger sites, covering demand, EV charging, planning, grid connections and site design.
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