Contracting
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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.
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Voltempo and Corpay have agreed a new depot charging model. The partnership combines charging infrastructure, payments, and electricity procurement for electric truck and van fleets.
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March pushed Europe’s power transition into the business of delivery. Grid access, procurement, building standards, flexibility markets, and contractor competence all moved closer to the centre of the energy conversation.
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Gaia Energy appoints Daniel Fisher to expand commercial solar delivery. He joins as Solar Manager to oversee PV projects across commercial, industrial, and public sector sites as the Merseyside company scales on-site generation and storage work.
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Rexel UK has opened a new specialist branch in Watford. The site combines wholesale stock, rapid delivery, and technical design services for contractors and commercial electrical projects.