GreenPower is evolving to not only powering upstream (clean electricity generation) but now also downstream through Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging. We installed our first EV charging point in 2021 and are working to grow our network across the UK. Our principles for EV charging are focussed on the customer experience. Our EV charging infrastructure has to be reliable, accessible, easy to use, affordable and in the right locations. We want everyone to have access to EV Charging, including rural communities, so we are working with partners across the industry to ensure that this happens.
Context
Transport produced 26% of the UK’s total emissions in 2021 and remains the largest emitting sector in the UK. The majority (91%) of emissions from domestic transport came from road vehicles (100 MtCO2e)1. So reducing our emissions from road vehicles will have a big impact on reversing climate change. The good news is that this is already happening with Electric Vehicles becoming more affordable and popular with over 1 in 5 new cars being an EV2. As EV uptake accelerates the need for affordable, high quality EV Charging Infrastructure will become increasingly important. GreenPower is determined to play a significant role in bringing this to reality. We have installed our first charge points, the software and back office set up has been fully established and we are now looking to grow this side of the business.
Expertise
Our staff have been driving EVs since 2014 and have extensive experience of both EV’s and the EV charging infrastructure in the UK and throughout Europe. We have detailed knowledge of Fast chargers (7kW/22kW AC) and Rapid chargers (50-350kW DC) and select the best technology to meet the needs of our customers. We have deep links within the EV charging community and are working to both increase the amount of EV charging infrastructure across the UK, but also to improve the experience of EV users as the popularity of EV’s continues to grow.
Forester Lodge, Alloa
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Our first EV charging point was installed at the Ceteris Forrester Lodge building. The office is situated next to the Inglewood House and Spa in Alloa, Scotland. The EV charging point was in near constant use by one of the tenant companies who operated a fleet of Tesla EV’s and proved to be a reliable and convenient unit. The placement of the charging point at a workplace car park combined with the simple smart cards provided by GreenPower enabled users to conveniently charge with minimal effort. |