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EV Charging Infrastructure

Mer completes UK fleet charging exit with management buyout

Mer has completed the divestment of its UK fleet charging business, Mer Fleet Services Ltd, following a management buyout.

15 June, 2026
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EV Charging Infrastructure

BYD demonstrates 1,500kW FLASH Charging in the UK for the first time

BYD has demonstrated its 1,500kW FLASH Charging technology in the UK for the first time, promising to roll out up to 300 chargers. 

11 June, 2026
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Grid & Connections

National Grid completes upgrades at three key substations

National Grid has completed upgrades at three substations, with new high-voltage equipment now connected at Cottam, Wylfa, and Willington.

9 June, 2026
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EV Charging Infrastructure

EZO wins £176m Midlands EV charging contract

EZO has secured a £176 million contract to roll out and manage EV charging infrastructure across four councils in the Midlands.

8 June, 2026
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EV Charging Infrastructure

Believ lands Hampshire EV charging deal backed by £90 million investment

Hampshire County Council has appointed EV charge point operator Believ to deliver a major public charging rollout.

5 June, 2026
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Grid & Connections

National Grid seeks Ofgem approval for £4.5bn transmission upgrade package

National Grid has submitted a package of proposals to Ofgem that could unlock around £4.5 billion of investment in the transmission network.

4 June, 2026
roadchef ev charging
Grid & Connections

Grid capacity constraints continue to slow motorway EV charging rollout

Roadchef CEO Tim Gittins has warned that the UK’s EV transition risks being held back by a lack of grid capacity at motorway service areas.

3 June, 2026
scotland first megawatt charger
EV Charging Infrastructure

Scotland gets its first Megawatt charging hub

Scotland has finally received its first Megawatt charging hub, with it being located at Russell Group’s Coatbridge depot. 

2 June, 2026
easee ev charger
EV Charging Infrastructure

Easee set for new majority owner as EV charging market consolidates

Easee is set for new majority ownership, after long-standing shareholder Brødrene Jensen acquired 100% of the company with financing from AWC.

1 June, 2026
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Grid & Connections

National Grid opens consultation on Eastern Green Link 5 proposals

National Grid has launched a new consultation on updated plans for Eastern Green Link 5.

1 June, 2026
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Storage & Resilience

Brits prioritise energy security and bills over visual impact of new infrastructure

New polling has suggested that the British public places greater importance on lower bills than the visual impact of new energy projects.

28 May, 2026
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Grid & Connections

Private wire networks could help developers beat grid connection delays

Hoare Lea has called on developers to look beyond the traditional grid connection process and explore private wire networks.

27 May, 2026

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