Launch of new ‘Insider’s Guide’ to help speed up EV charging hubs

The UK’s biggest electricity distribution network operator, UK Power Networks, has published a new guide, to set out exactly what land consents need to be in place before installers apply to connect their site to electricity grid.

Every year the firm receives up to 100 applications from customers wanting to connect an EV charging hub site, and some require 3MVA of power – equivalent to powering more than 2,000 homes. The new online guide sets out the hierarchy of consents required and also aims to streamline to connection process. Four common scenarios are profiled, to help readers relate the information to their own situation.

Neil Madgwick, head of connections service delivery, said:

“Having the correct access and licensing arrangements can dramatically speed up the connections process, enabling sites to be up and running in weeks rather than months.”

UK Power Networks provides a unique wrap-around service to manage the final connection to the local electricity grid, working closely with the operator and their independent connections provider from site design to energisation.

Neil added: “This helps ensure that they can take advantage of our innovative products so they stay in control and don’t need complex leases and wayleaves.

“We receive a lot of enquiries from individuals to large corporations keen to explore low carbon technologies, and are building up a library of helpful guidance as this is new territory for many.”

Read the guide here