Electric ie May-June 2026

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 3 Powering Ireland’s Future: Inside GARO’s Expanding Role - Page 16. 15 See you at Kellihers Connected Live 26 - Page 15. Score To Win with Schneider Electric - Page 6. 25 5 Editorial. 6 Schneider Electric kicks off 'Score to Win 26' football competition. 8 Click Litehouse strengthens Uncrimps installation performance with comprehensive conduit accessories range. 9 Ireland’s first hybridised grid-stabilisation system. 9 Trade Electric Group acquires Mullingar Electrical Wholesale to strengthen national footprint. 12 Ovia Ireland launches LED floodlighting system for professional sport facilities. 15 Kellihers Connected Live 26. 16 Powering Ireland’s Future: Inside GARO’s Expanding Role. 19 GRANT: Supporting Electrical Contractors with Smarter Heating Design and Controls. 21 Phoenix Contact: New speed starter for motors up to 7.5 kW extends the scope of application. 21 Phoenix Contact: New PP-RJ-... patch panel versions with IECEx and other approvals. 25 SIMON-BOX: Europe’s most popular IP66 rated mini floor box. 27 Install with Confidence: Huawei Solutions, Midsummer Support, Real Rewards. 29 Glamox: Data Centre Lighting – Supporting uptime, performance and safety. 30 Mitsubishi Electric’s next-generation FR-D800 series inverters for enhanced efficiency and simplicity. 33 The redesigned Ei Electronics Irish website is now live at www.eielectronics.ie. 35 New appointment to the Hager sales team. 36 Rittal: Rethink Power Distribution with RiLineX. 39 ATC: Outdoor Heating That Pays Off. 41 Ovia Ireland Introduces Infinity COB LED Strip for seamless lighting. 44 BEG: DALI lighting controls take centre stage with huge energy savings. 47 Demesne Electrical's New Home is Taking Shape. 51 Ledburn Cables named sole Irish distributor for Univolt in strategic partnership deal. 54 ESPi introduces Espire IP65 Mains Sounder Strobe. 55 UK unveils major update to its wiring rules as Amendment 4 reshapes BS 7671. 58 Schneider Electric launches Boost Pro Battery Storage Solution in Ireland. 59 AECI AGM marks retirement of Chris Lundy after distinguished service to the association. 64 Appointments. 67 Golf. 8 Contents 59

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