Lancaster City Council approves solar-powered EV charging hub
The hub will feature a solar canopy capable of generating renewable electricity on site to power eight EV charging bays.
A co-located Battery Energy Storage System will store excess electricity generated during the day for later use, including powering solar-powered lighting across the site. Any surplus electricity not used on site will be exported to the National Grid.
The hub is also intended to support residents who do not have access to off-street parking, helping to address one of the key barriers to EV adoption.
Residents and taxi drivers will also benefit from discounted tariffs at the site, with the fee structure including innovative ‘Solar Saver Sessions’, which will offer extra savings when surplus renewable energy is available.
The charging hub has been designed with accessibility in mind, with wider parking bays and a location close to busy pedestrian areas to improve public safety.
The project supports recommendations from the Lancaster District Local Area Energy Plan, which identified limited access to off-street parking and the higher cost of public charging as barriers to EV uptake. The new hub aims to help address both challenges while increasing the availability of renewable-powered charging infrastructure across Lancaster.
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
.png)
.png)
