Generator man

Yesterday the UK recorded 38.1°C at Kew Gardens – officially the hottest day of the year so far and the fifth hottest day on record. It marked the peak of the country’s fifth heatwave of what is already shaping up to be an exceptional summer. While many of us felt the discomfort, businesses felt something else: pressure. Extreme heat drives up electricity demand as air conditioning, refrigeration and cooling systems work harder than usual. At the same time, high temperatures can stress the...

Yesterday, much of the UK experienced one of the most significant solar eclipses in decades. For a short time the afternoon light faded, the temperature dropped slightly, and the sky took on an unusual quality as the Moon moved across the face of the Sun. It was a striking natural event – and a useful reminder. Even something as predictable as an eclipse creates a temporary change in our normal conditions. Most of us simply watched (safely) and enjoyed the spectacle. But for businesses that...

Sometimes the best ideas and the clearest perspective come when you step away from the workshop for a day. Recently, two of our directors took a much-needed break and visited Beamish – The Living Museum of the North. What started as a simple day out quickly became something more meaningful. Walking through the carefully preserved streets, workshops and industrial buildings, it was impossible not to feel a deep sense of pride in British engineering. From the early steam engines and tram...