Our Deputy Managing Director, Chris Evans has been featured once again in Green Energy News, in an opinion piece exploring the ever-evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape and the impact it will have on the residential sector.
There are 20 times the number of EV on UK roads today compared with three years ago and this number is set to continue increasing substantially in light of the government’s recent announcement that by 2040, there will be a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars.
As the average power usage in a house is less than 1-1.6kVA and the smallest EV charger available is 3kVA, if a whole street were to charge their cars in the evening there would clearly be local network issues as at present, most residential areas simply aren’t built to cope with such heightened power demands. Unless smart charging methods are introduced, which would restrict a peak load increases, it has been predicted that there will likely be an increase of 8GW for the peak load by 2030 – caused by the growing need to charge EV.
There is currently a distinct lack of charging points available in residential areas which will need to be addressed sooner rather than later. To help combat this, the Greater London Authority (GLA) have set out rules demanding that new developments within their jurisdiction include electrical infrastructure capacity to deliver 20% active EV charge points and an additional 20% passive capacity in infrastructure to enable future connections. As with other policies that began with trials in London, it probably won’t be long before these EV standards are adopted as policy by the rest of the UK too.
The rising popularity of EV ownership presents an immediate opportunity for housebuilders and developers to futureproof their development sites and differentiate themselves by considering and addressing the challenges associated with the forthcoming changes in consumer preference sooner rather than later.
To find out more, read Chris’ article in full: ‘Electric Avenue: The Opportunity for Electric Vehicle Charging in Residential Locations’
We are delighted to announce that Darcy Edwards, Executive Officer to the Chairman at Rolton, has joined BEFA as a Young Leader. The appointment builds on Peter Rolton’s position on BEFA’s Strategic Advisory Board, giving Rolton a unique opportunity to contribute at two critical levels: through established industry leadership and through the experience, priorities, and fresh ideas of the next generation.
We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).
Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.
Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.
The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.