Electric.ie January/February 2022

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 3 Hitachi Energy - Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS) - Page 29 15 OVIA - New Lighting Catalogue - Page 10 Schneider Electric - How retrofitting creates a 'powerhouse' of efficiency - Page 26 21 5 Editorial 7 Phoenix Contact - Reliably protect LED applications. 7 Unmanaged Ethernet Switches with fiber. 8 Hager’s electrical wholesaler spotlight: CSGL Electrical. 10 Bumper lighting catalogue from Ovia 13 The AEW are hosting the first ever Awards Lunch on Wednesday 11th May. 14 True Presence Multisensor Aerosol KNX Sensor from Switch. 15 Micro-generation Support Scheme is launched. 17 LightingEurope News. 19 Most Powerful Space Telescope Ever Built Successfully Launched. 21 Gearóid McKenna is the new Chairperson of the Lighting Association of Ireland. 21 Architecture and Building Expo 2021. 26 Schneider Electric - How retrofitting creates a 'powerhouse' of efficiency. 29 Hitachi Energy helps the Faroe Islands aim for 100% renewable energy by 2030. 31 Siemens Ireland appoint Joe Walsh as new General Manager. 31 DataCentres Ireland 2021. 33 EMDA Directory 2022. 38 Mitsubishi Electric - Best in class Inverter for demanding applications. 41 Designer Group Wins All Ireland Supreme Safety Award 2021. 43 Ireland should lead on new 'supergrid' to drive carbon reductions and energy security. 45 ATC have created their very own ATC-themed crossword puzzle. 46 New VX IT rack system from Rittal. 49 Enjoy a great driving experience and seriously low running costs. 49 SEAI publishes Energy in Ireland report 2021. 51 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed in 2022. 51 New €2,000 support for apprenticeship employers. 52 Rointe tips on creating warm working from home spaces. 60 Appointments. 66 Buyers' Guide. 7 Contents 8