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From full rewires of Victorian terraces to KNX automation in new builds, the residential topic covers every stage of home electrification. Articles are drawn from completed domestic installations and written for homeowners, landlords, and M&E engineers specifying residential systems.
EV charging infrastructure, smart meter integration, and solar PV load assessments feature prominently as demand grows for low-carbon domestic upgrades. Heritage properties — Grade II listed and pre-war builds — are covered with specific guidance on conservation-compliant wiring methods and Part P compliance pathways.
Whether you are planning a first-fix rewire, upgrading a consumer unit, or specifying a full home automation system, the residential articles provide grounded, field-tested guidance drawn from projects delivered across London and the South East.
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Full rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EV charging points, and solar PV integration — domestic projects from planning through certification.
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KNX, DALI, and smart home automation guidance for new builds and retrofits, including load assessment and DNO coordination.
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Heritage & Listed Properties
Conservation-compliant electrical upgrades for pre-war and listed buildings, balancing modern standards with heritage requirements.
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Insights26 May 20268 min
EV Charging Infrastructure: From LV Board to Charging Point
Your building has 40 parking spaces. You've been asked to install 20 EV chargers. Here's what nobody tells you until it's too late: EV charging is an LV infrastructure problem first, and a car park problem second. What commercial properties need to assess and upgrade before a single charger is specified.
Residential26 May 20266 min
Home EV Charging: What Your Electrical System Needs First
Just bought an EV — or about to? Before you ring an installer, three things are worth checking about your home's electrical system. Consumer unit capacity, earthing arrangement, and smart charger compliance determine whether your installation is a straightforward job or something that needs engineering first.
Commercial25 May 20268 min
Large-Scale EV Fleet Charging: What Commercial Sites Get Wrong Before the First Charger Goes In
Most commercial sites that attempt a multi-charger EV deployment discover the LV infrastructure problem after the charge points have been specified. The load analysis, DNO engagement, and smart charging strategy must come first — before a single unit is selected.
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Commercial28 May 20268 min
Solar PV and Battery Storage: The Electrical Engineer's View on Commercial Grid Connection
Almost every commercial solar PV installation above a modest scale requires a G99 DNO application — a process that takes 45–65 working days and must be initiated before hardware is specified. The electrical engineer's role begins long before a panel is selected.
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