Contracting
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Trant Engineering has joined National Grid’s substation framework for major civil works, strengthening the delivery base for UK transmission upgrades as grid reinforcement, new connections, and substation construction move further up the infrastructure agenda.
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ECA has warned that faster electrification must retain installation safety.
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Global has appointed former ScottishPower executive Barry Carruthers as Chief Strategy Officer, strengthening its energy infrastructure leadership as the group targets turnover growth to £500m.
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Source has formed a UK and Ireland maintenance partnership with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging, supporting uptime across its expanding ultra-rapid EV charging network.
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Power On has delivered the major electrical infrastructure package for Stansted North, including a 33kV grid connection and new 33/11kV primary substation designed to support phased commercial development.
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New charging rules could ease one persistent barrier to adoption. Proposed planning changes for cross-pavement charging would simplify home charging access for drivers without private driveways.
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HDM Solar is extending its branch network into Scotland. The Livingston site combines local stockholding with hands-on installer training and technical support.
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Liverpool has added another 300 on-street EV charging points citywide. The latest phase takes the network beyond 670 units and keeps the 2,000-point target in play for 2027.
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Amendment 4 is now in force across UK installations nationwide. The latest BS 7671 update adds new requirements for stationary batteries, medical locations, and Power over Ethernet, while the previous edition remains valid until 15 October 2026.
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Buckinghamshire schools are adding EV charging at scale this year. A rollout across 13 ODBST sites will bring more than 90 chargepoints into service, linking estate upgrades with fleet electrification and wider infrastructure planning.