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BACK TO HOMEIt’s been a busy and fulfilling year for us here at Pop Up Power. Our projects have been diverse to say the least! We have seen our power units installed all over the country and...
You can't possibly have missed the huge growth in popularity of temporary Ice Rinks, it really has been phenomenal in recent years. Winter events and Christmassy attractions for...
With town councils all over the UK striving to attract visitors to their area, it may be wise to pay attention to our nation's love of reading. Britain is a nation of book lovers...
Traditionally Mop Fayre’s were tied to the seasons, and date back to the 1700’s. Mops are still held in some English towns and bring revenue to market holders and local shops.
Many...
The autumn is approaching and approximately 3 million students across the country are returning to higher education. Universities, always looking to diversify can capitalise on...
Since around 2010 the trend for food trucks has continued to grow. They are innovative, mobile and importantly have low operational costs. Many sports fans expect big things from...
Most of us in the UK visit heritage sites and support them within the community. Heritage sites as a whole contribute to our knowledge, wellbeing and health. Pop Up Power Supplies...
Since lockdown the desirability of ‘local’ produce, crafts, and goods has seen a sharp rise. This trend has allowed local retailers and town planners to add a premium to their products...
Canal boating holidays in the UK are gaining in popularity. There are a whopping 35,000 canal boats on our waterways which exceeds that of the Industrial Revolution! The canal boat...
The Coronavirus period, spurred on a surge of interest in outdoor theatre, businesses that had never considered the outdoors as a viable option, started to eye up alternative spaces....
The trend for outdoor weddings has continued to grow in recent years, more couples than ever before opting for an outdoor venue. Many people with land or unusual spaces are considering...
Last week we saw street party food and stalls set up in many of our towns and cities, market places were filled with street food vendors, coffee vans and music to celebrate the...
With many people now choosing to stay in the UK for their main holidays rather than face potential disruption when travelling overseas, demand for high quality self-catering facilities...
Britain’s tourist attractions, especially those which charge an entry fee, are struggling to get back to the visitor numbers they experienced pre-pandemic, according to a recent...
Incorporating power distribution units into an outdoor space is an excellent way to increase its versatility and leverage value. But what’s the best way to achieve this?
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As a nation, in fact as a world, we have grown to depend upon electricity. It powers many of our essential daily activities, in fact what on earth would we do if we couldn’t simply...
With our electricity demands set to increase by approximately 50% by 2036 and more than double by 2050, we raise the question how will our grid cope? Will it even cope?! Octopus...
With a number of property industry experts reporting a slowdown in demand for industrial and commercial property since mid-2022, potential buyers, tenants and occupiers will have...
With 2023 set to be a challenging economic climate, consumer-facing hospitality, retail and leisure businesses with clear differentiators will be the ones that continue to attract...
As we skip towards an optimistically covid free Christmas, it is not without a few burdens to carry on our shoulders. The energy crisis has affected many aspects of our lives and...
Back in 2018, leading commercial property agents Savills reported how there was a growing demand for what they call ‘highly amenitised’ offices. This is the concept designing office...
The past few years have very clearly shown how being outdoors is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help prevent virus transmission. But that is only one reason why...
Many of the UK’s town and city centres are going through a major reinvention. The impact of the Covid pandemic, on top of the constant change we see in working arrangements and...
Globally there is a need to improve air quality and the UK government has proposed plans and bans to tackle the issue here. For example, the government has already proposed to ban...
The success of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend provides us with a powerful insight into how much the public enjoy outdoor events.
An estimated 16,000 organised street...
Outdoor public spaces are more ‘connected’ than ever. EV charging points are being installed to support the electric car revolution, public WIFI zones are commonplace and digital...
Any stadium is a beast that consumes huge amounts of energy. On average a 90 minute football match consumes up to 25,000KWh which could power over a dozen homes for an entire year!...
Pop Up Power Supplies® has provided outdoor power distribution units for a £2 million redevelopment project in the centre of Perth, which has transformed the redundant St Paul’s...
Any products designed to be used in external environments should be able to stand the test of time and cope with the demands of extreme weather conditions – from sub-zero temperatures...
Outdoor power units provide central lawn area within Union Terrace Gardens with safe and secure power supply
Pop Up Power Supplies® are pleased to be part of a £25.7 million...
Major redevelopment to Kickham Barracks to create a vibrant multi use area, uses our outdoor power units
Pop Up Power Supplies® are pleased to be part of the development...
How to specify outdoor power distribution units to meet anticipated demand
Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden,...
Easy power access on-demand at world-famous South Bank
Pop Up Power Supplies have been tasked with providing power solutions for the many outdoor and cultural events that take...
Putting safety and security first when specifying outdoor power distribution units
Installing a power supply in outdoor spaces is an excellent way to make them more usable and...
Supporting the UK staycation boom by creating more functional outdoor spaces
UK holiday parks, visitor attractions and tourist-magnet villages, towns and cities are set for another...
Making outdoor spaces more versatile without ruining visual appeal
Installing an outdoor power supply can transform a site’s potential and useability, but it has to be done without...
Are your site conditions right for outdoor power distribution units?
If you are considering adding a power supply to an outdoor space such as a courtyard, terrace or enclosed...
Providing an outdoor power infrastructure at West India Dock’s transformational Wood Wharf
In-ground power distribution units from UK company Pop Up Power Supplies have been...
Caerphilly Castle is a mediaeval fortification located in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to...
The University of Bath is made up of several inspiring campuses that are steeped in history and breathtaking surrounding scenery. The University itself comprises both beautiful...