Octopus Energy has joined forces with SSE Energy Solutions to incorporate SSE’s charge points into its roaming platform ‘Electroverse.’ This collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) charging for users across the UK and Ireland. SSE Energy Solutions plans to install 500 fast chargers in both countries by 2030, providing a significant boost to the EV charging infrastructure.
All charging sites will be equipped with stations capable of delivering up to 150 kW of power and will be powered by traceable renewable energy, as stated in SSE’s press release. Several sites are already operational or in various stages of construction, showcasing the rapid progress of the initiative.
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In addition to the fast chargers, SSE is planning to establish a dedicated charging hub for electric trucks at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. This hub will accommodate up to four electric trucks charging simultaneously and will offer a range of alternative sustainable fuels aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Simon Pickett, Head of EV Assets and Technology at SSE Energy Solutions, emphasized the partnership’s role in advancing their mission to develop a smart, flexible charging infrastructure to facilitate the widespread adoption of EVs. Pickett stated, “This partnership accelerates our mission to build a smart, flexible charging infrastructure enabling the mass adoption of EVs. We already have an agreement with another charge card operator in Paua and hope to announce more partnerships soon.”
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SSE Energy Solutions has been actively expanding its ultra-rapid charging network, opening its first hub in Glasgow in 2022. Additionally, the company announced a 35 million euro investment to install 30 High Power Charging (HPC) hubs in Ireland by 2026, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of EV infrastructure across the region
