Greenwheel Electric has submitted plans to North Ayrshire Council for a new electric vehicle charging hub powered by solar energy at the Hunterston PARC (Port And Resource Campus) site.
The proposals include a charging hub with 16 bays offering low-cost, ultra-rapid charging, alongside a small solar power plant to supply the facility. The applications follow a period of community engagement by the company to hear what local people and businesses would like to see at the new hub.
Plans Submitted to Council
The applications have been formally submitted to North Ayrshire Council. Greenwheel Electric, described as a relatively new entrant into the EV charging market, said the hub is designed to serve both private and business users.
Jason McCall, Managing Director of Greenwheel Electric, said: “Today marks the next step in our journey to deliver a state of the art EV charging hub at Hunterston.
“It is important to us that we deliver a destination hub that works for the wider community and our end users, is powered by state of the art solar panels, and provides convenient access for private and business users.
“We are confident that our design achieves all of this and that the hub will be an asset for locals and tourists alike.
“We also aim to extend our best in sector ‘Plug-in local’ charter that boosts local supply chains and benefits the communities in which we operate.
“We are excited to implement this at our Hunterston development after its launch at our site in Dumbarton.
“This is a great opportunity for Greenwheel Electric and our partners to ensure we are delivering for customers as well as communities.”
Support from Peel Ports Group
Lewis McIntyre, Managing Director of Port Services at Peel Ports Group, welcomed the move. He said: “It is excellent to see Greenwheel Electric moving at pace to bring these two important renewable energy projects to Hunterston PARC.
“That is what we have come to expect from this enterprising business, which is focused on introducing much needed renewable infrastructure to the area. We look forward to them achieving the next milestone in delivering this important project.”
The hub would be the second such development for Greenwheel Electric, following the launch of its site in Dumbarton, where the company first introduced its 'Plug-in local' charter.
