Pelican Lane Car Park SDE Group

EV Charging

Pelican Lane Car Park

Client Evolt (Swarco)
Date January 2025
Sector EV Charger Installation
Location Newbury, Berkshire

Project Summary

SDE Energy Solutions Ltd, working in partnership with Evolt (Swarco), successfully delivered the installation of two 22kW AC fast chargers at Pelican Lane Car Park, as part of a wider rollout of EV infrastructure across several Berkshire Council-owned public car parks.

This initiative is a key component of the region's commitment to supporting the UK’s net-zero targets, encouraging the adoption of low-emission vehicles, and improving EV charging accessibility for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

Scope of Works

The project involved a full turnkey solution including:

- Power Connection: Tapped from existing 3-phase infrastructure, granted by the DNO

- Groundworks: Minimal trenching and foundation preparation for chargers and cabling

- Electrical Installation: New feeder pillars, dedicated metering, and load balancing system

- Signage & Bay Marking: On-site signage, EV-only bay marking, and user guidance

- Compliance: Fully compliant with UK EV charging regulations, accessibility standards, and OZEV guidance

- Operational Hours: 24/7 access unless otherwise specified by the Council

Key Benefits

Environmental

- Reduces local transport-related emissions

- Supports the transition to electric vehicles

- Enhances local air quality and sustainability efforts

Economic

- Increases footfall to nearby businesses

- Attracts environmentally conscious visitors and shoppers

Revenue

- Pay-per-use model provides councils with a long-term income stream

- Scalable infrastructure for future expansion

This installation at Pelican Lane represents a significant step in Berkshire Councils' broader strategy to future-proof public facilities, improve charging access, and contribute to the UK’s sustainable transport goals. SDE Energy Solutions is proud to have played a central role in delivering this essential infrastructure on time and to a high standard.

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