Electricity infrastructure developer Relode has announced plans to develop a UK-wide network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks which will include electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) charging hubs.
The company has an initial portfolio of about 15 sites in development across the UK, and large energy users in the vicinity will be able to connect directly into each Power Park.
These facilities will feature a substation and associated cabling to bring electricity to the site, plus an eHGV charging hub offering a combination of rapid and overnight charging for more than 50 vehicles.
Working closely with National Grid and Distribution Network Operators, the exact design of each Power Park will reflect local economic and environmental priorities and be developed in partnership with local authorities and businesses.
Relode has been founded by key members of the Pivot Power team – now part of EDF Renewables – who pioneered the UK’s first transmission-connected batteries and electric vehicle charging hubs.
Mikey Clark, CEO, Relode, said, “Electrification is the fastest, most economical way we have to decarbonise our world, but the scale of the challenge cannot be overstated.
“We have just a few short decades in which to super-charge our grid and deliver the infrastructure needed to meet the coming explosion in electricity demand.
“To succeed we need all hands-on deck. Working in partnership with network operators, Relode will invest at critical junctures of electricity demand to help some of our most energy-intensive industries secure the power they need to transition to a clean, electric future.
“Our network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks will catalyse clean growth, drive investment and enable businesses to electrify their operations at the pace and scale required to meet net zero.”
