Boost for A9 car-charger work
Work to install electric car charging points on the A9 have been given a boost thanks to a new partnership.
Perth-based energy giant SSEN has joined up with the Scottish Government,Transport Scotland and SP Energy Networks to lead electric vehicle infrastructure in Scotland.
The £7.5million partnership will look at what electricity network infrastructure will be needed to support the increasing number of tourists expected to use electric vehicles, and look at where charging points on the A9 should be placed.
First minister Nicola Sturgeon said:“This partnership highlights the critical role that electricity networks have to play in delivering a zero carbon energy system, and in facilitating an electric vehicle revolution and the provision of clean energy for transport.
“This project will develop a new model for delivering both electric vehicle charging and electricity network infrastructure which can more effectively satisfy Scotland’s ambitions, including delivering inclusive universal access to the benefits of the decarbonisation of transport.
“We have invested over £30million since 2011 to establish one of the most comprehensive electric vehicle charging networks in Europe.
“There are now over 1000 points across the country as part of our commitment to help people make the move to low and zero carbon vehicles.”
Colin Nicol, SSEN’s managing director, added: “Government and industry have a shared determination to deliver net zero and it’s only by working together that we’ll realise this goal.”