Sparks Electrical News’ April 2026 edition highlights key developments shaping the industry: Motor Control Centres (MCCs), Motor Protection, Cables and Cable Accessories, and advancements in Lighting technology.

The issue starts with Busbar Systems offering an exposé of compliance challenges in South Africa’s busway manufacturing and supply industry. This feature sets the tone for what follows: a series of articles combining technical insights with real-world relevance.

HellermannTyton offers a versatile range of high-precision electrical measurement instruments designed to support professionals across the various aspects of electrical installation, maintenance, diagnostics, and power quality analysis.

The I-V curve tracer is used for the maintenance and troubleshooting of photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 1,500 V and 40 A. It performs tests and measurements on PV modules using the most widespread technologies, including the latest high-efficiency models.

The T60 power analyser delivers advanced power quality monitoring with the ability to record 362 parameters over two months, detect voltage sags and swells, and display real-time waveforms. It supports earth resistance testing, four-pole soil resistivity, RCD testing for Types A, AC, and B up to 10 A, and insulation resistance up to 1,000 V.

Voltage testers are essential tools for professionals and hobbyists working with electrical systems, allowing users to verify the presence or absence of voltage in circuits to ensure safety and efficiency. Comtest explains how to use a voltage tester effectively and which Fluke models are best suited to different settings.

Voltage testers come in various forms, including non-contact voltage testers, contact voltage testers, and multifunction testers. Fluke, a leading manufacturer of electronic test tools, offers a range of reliable and user-friendly voltage testers designed to meet different needs.

The FIFA Quality Programme has selected Signify as a Preferred Provider for floodlights, recognising that the company's lighting solutions meet the football governing body's highest quality standards. The designation establishes Signify as a trusted and recommended provider within the global football industry.

As a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights (FPP), Signify meets rigorous product, production, and system infrastructure performance requirements. The company will also collaborate with the FIFA Quality Programme to drive research and development in sports floodlighting, advancing future technical standards.

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Elsewhere in the issue, we look at Distribution Boards, Sockets, Switches & Protection; Tools & Tooling; and Lighting