UK law firm outlines private wire and PPA routes to bypass grid delays for fleet charging

Emma Andrews, partner at Burges Salmon, argues that freight and fleet operators can use private wire connections and on-site generation to sidestep grid capacity constraints when installing EV charging infrastructure. The article notes that UK domestic transport accounted for 29% of total domestic emissions in 2023, making it the highest emitting sector, and that CO2 must fall by more than 3% per year to 2030 to meet net zero by 2050 targets under the Climate Change Act 2008.

Why it matters: Fleet operators facing long grid connection waits can explore alternative contracting structures to accelerate depot electrification. Private wire and power purchase agreements offer procurement pathways that reduce reliance on Distribution Network Operator timelines.