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Lamp Column Charging Smart Urban Retrofit

Transform existing street lighting into EV charging infrastructure with minimal disruption. Our innovative lamp column charging solutions provide cost-effective, scalable charging that integrates seamlessly into urban environments.

Installations
150+
Cost Savings
£2.5M
Uptime
98%
Cost Reduction
60%
Lamp column charging installation
FleetEV vehicle using lamp column charger
Urban street with lamp column charging

The Challenge

Local councils across Wales needed to rapidly expand EV charging infrastructure to meet growing demand, but faced significant challenges with traditional charging point installations.

  • High installation costs for traditional charging posts
  • Complex planning permissions and ground works
  • Limited suitable locations for new infrastructure

Our Solution

Innovative retrofit solution that transforms existing street lighting into EV charging points, leveraging existing electrical infrastructure to dramatically reduce costs and complexity.

  • Low-cost rollout with 60% cost reduction
  • Highly scalable rapid deployment model
  • Perfect for urban retrofit with minimal disruption

Project Impact

Community Benefits

Convenient charging access to over 5,000 residents across 12 Welsh communities

Environmental Impact

Enabled 2,500+ tonnes of CO₂ reduction through increased EV adoption

Rapid Deployment

Completed full network installation 6 months ahead of schedule

Technical Specifications

Charging Infrastructure

  • • 7kW AC output charging power
  • • Type 2 socket connector standard
  • • RFID access control and mobile app integration
  • • 24/7 remote monitoring and diagnostics
  • • Contactless and app-based payment systems
  • • Weather-resistant IP65 rated enclosures

Installation Features

  • • Retrofit to existing lamp column infrastructure
  • • Minimal ground works required
  • • Smart load management integration
  • • LED street lighting upgrade included
  • • Standardized installation process
  • • 5-year warranty and maintenance package
“The lamp column charging solution has been transformative for our community. We've been able to provide essential EV infrastructure without the high costs and disruption typically associated with new charging point installations.”

Councillor Sarah Davies

Sustainability Lead, Swansea Council

Ready to Transform Your Streets?

Discover how lamp column charging can provide cost-effective EV infrastructure for your community with minimal disruption and maximum impact.

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