--- title: EPLAN UK Blog | TRENDS (4) description: TRENDS | The EPLAN UK blog provides insight on electrical engineering, automation and mechatronic engineering, all designed to streamline your workflow. (4) --- [![Logo](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3337099/blog/images/Logo/Eplan.svg)](https://blog.eplan.co.uk?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Trends-eplan-2021-black.svg) trends](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/trends?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Projects-eplan-2021-black.svg) projects](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/projects?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Software-eplan-2021-black.svg) software](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/software?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Eplan%20energy_blog%20header2.png) 7/04/26 What if … grid connections could be rapidly accelerated? Large battery storage facilities and data centres are crucial for the stability of power grids and for the digitalisation process across the UK and Ireland. However, connecting these facilities to the grid is increasingly becoming a critical...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/what-if-grid-connections-could-be-rapidly-accelerated) [Home](https://blog.eplan.co.uk) trends [![Simon Budde star](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/eplan_partner_netwoch_simon_budde_sitzt_an_konferenztisch.jpg) 18/01/23 The EPLAN Partner Network: Developing workflows, integrations and processes... Since its launch in January 2021, around 50 partners are now a part of The Eplan Partner Network. Simon Budde from the...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/partner-network) [![A man and a robot using a VR headset to put together a robotic arm](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/what-is-industry-4.0.jpg) 22/11/22 What Is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0 is a blanket term for the rapid changes in software, connectivity, and automation technology that have...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/what-is-industry-four) [![Eplan Connectors, augmented reality, 3D cable planning](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Virtual%20Fair%20Eplan%202022.jpg) 31/05/22 From augmented reality to cabling: networked engineering in practice Connectors, augmented reality, 3D cable planning and more: At the Virtual Fair 2022, companies such as ABB and Rockwell...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/networked-engineering-in-practice) [![digital collaboration](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Digital%20Collaboration.jpg) 24/05/22 Digital collaboration: industry practice for consistent data Consistent data and networked collaboration promise a lot of potential for electrical and mechanical engineering....](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/digital-collaboration) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/csm_energy_a558f64731.jpg) 27/04/22 Energy transition: A look at energy systems of the future The subject of energy is on everyone's lips. Gaining particular attention is the rapid transformation of energy systems...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/energy-transition) [![Eplan Virtual Fair 2022](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Save%20the%20Date%20Virtual%20Fair%202022.jpg) 14/04/22 Digital & Global: The EPLAN Virtual Fair 2022 Get connected! 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