Motorists get green light to charge ahead with lamp posts

A series of studies undertaken by the distribution network operator for London, the South and East of England has proven 5kW chargepoints can be installed even on older lamp posts which have thinner cabling than more modern installations.

UK Power Networks worked with UK chargepoint operator Shell ubitricity to undertake technical assessments. It has now updated its technical guidance to give confidence to the energy industry to deliver a large-scale roll-out of lamp post charging.

The study...