Power capacity boost for Hertfordshire
Work is underway to reinforce power capacity for the future connection of more electric vehicles in Hertfordshire as part of the UK’s Green Recovery programme. UK Power Networks is installing 6.5km of new high voltage electricity cables between St Albans Road and Potters Bar to supply a new transformer. Teams will aim to minimise any […]
Mer gives EV drivers the choice to recharge at Blue Diamond
Mer has entered into an agreement with Blue Diamond to provide over 300 electric vehicle charge points at its 39 garden centres across the UK. The installation of Mer EV chargers gives Blue Diamond customers the option to charge their electric vehicles with 100% renewable energy. The roll out is due to start from September […]
myenergi brings family fun to Fully Charged LIVE
myenergi is set to exhibit at this year’s Fully Charged LIVE show. Hosted at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 29 April-1 May. The event brings together thousands of visitors, countless attractions and the world’s latest electric vehicles. Alongside showcasing its eco-smart clean energy products, myenergi will once again sponsor the Family Fun […]
Sevadis is now compatible with Fuuse, providing revenue for installers
Sevadis has joined forces with Fuuse to offer a full turnkey solution for commercial customers and fleets, whilst supporting the growth of UK installers. Both OCPP (open charge point protocol) compliant, the two announce the compatibility between their hardware and software. The Fuuse back-office system enables Sevadis to extend its simple, straightforward and seamless EV […]
The EV charging landscape
A recent roundtable on electric vehicles (EVs) – hosted by Electrical Safety First and the Electrical Contractors Association, included the first-ever mapping of the UK’s EV charging landscape with a spotlight on safety. The event was the latest in a series of roundtables arising from the charity’s Future Homes report, which reviewed the key technologies […]
Aico expand PV system in push for net zero target
As part of their zero carbon pledge, Aico have increased the number of solar panels on the roof of their headquarters in Oswestry and are installing more electric vehicle charging points. In 2021, Aico made a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Following this, they joined the Zero Carbon Shropshire 2030 pledge and now […]
myenergi supports upcoming changes to EV charging regulations
myenergi has thrown its full support behind the UK’s impending Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021. Set to come into force from 30 June, the new rules will play a pivotal role in future-proofing our national energy system. Introduced in-line with the rapid uptake of alternatively fuelled vehicles, the new regulations aim to establish […]
How the infrastructure needed to support the EV boom will create a greener energy system
By David Hall, VP Power Systems, Schneider Electric The transportation sector is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions – a situation that must be addressed in the next eight years if we are to halt climate change. Electric vehicles, with no tailpipe emissions and much less pollution across the entire supply chain than petrol or diesel […]
Putting the ‘smart’ into smart grids: A recipe for success
By David Hall, VP Power Systems at Schneider Electric UK & Ireland The energy landscape, as we know it, is transforming in front of our eyes. Electric utilities are gearing up to transition to renewable generation due to the need for decarbonisation. Electric utilities are responsible for 25% of all carbon emissions globally. Cleaning up […]
Bureau Veritas urges commercial buildings to ‘create an infrastructure for the future’
Bureau Veritas has cautiously welcomed new world-leading regulations for all new homes and buildings in England to have electric vehicle charging points installed as standard – stating that the move will help to drive uptake in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in England, although isn’t the whole solution to the challenge we face in the race […]