Kenneth Gibson MSP has endorsed plans by Greenwheel Electric for a solar powered ultra rapid charging hub at Hunterston Port and Resource Centre in Cunninghame North. The developer proposes around 16 ultra rapid charging bays powered entirely by renewable energy, targeting private motorists, local businesses and HGV operators at the former coal terminal site off the A78 near the Firth of Clyde. Greenwheel Electric is deploying a UK wide network of integrated charging hubs using on site generation and certified green grid power.
Why it matters: The project signals growing interest in renewable powered charging infrastructure at strategic transport corridors and repurposed industrial sites. Political backing and dedicated HGV provision may accelerate procurement timelines for operators seeking green energy charging solutions in Scotland.
Kenneth GibsonUnited Kingdom25 Jul 2026Source Aldi has confirmed it will roll out EV charging infrastructure at around 20 new stores annually across the UK, offering both fast chargers at 40p per kWh and rapid chargers at 62p per kWh. Customers can access the network via the Charge Assist app or contactless payment with no subscription required. The move follows similar expansions by Morrisons and other UK supermarkets as electric vehicle numbers surpass one million on British roads, according to SMMT data.
Why it matters: A steady pipeline of 20 sites per year signals predictable procurement opportunities for charge point operators and equipment suppliers targeting the grocery retail sector. Aldi's dual speed offering and app based payment model set baseline expectations for future supermarket tenders in a market where EV adoption is accelerating.
AldiUnited Kingdom25 Jul 2026Source 
