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Why Grid Connections Are the Biggest Barrier to EV Charging Infrastructure in the UK EV charging demand in the UK isn't slowing down. Charge point operators, fleet depot managers, retail site owners and logistics hubs are all accelerating their infrastructure rollouts, and for good reason. But there's one factor quietly stalling projects across the country: the grid. In many parts of the UK, available power capacity simply isn't there. And what most CPOs don't realise until t

Spend five minutes with Emma CJ and two things become obvious very quickly: she moves fast, and she cares deeply. She brings the kind of energy that makes people raise their standards, the kind that turns “that’ll do” into “let’s do this properly.” Emma joins Gigawatt as our new Development Director, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited. From weather forecasts to the future of EV infrastructure Emma’s story starts somewhere surprisingly fitting for someone now helping sh

At Gigawatt, we care about more than filling roles. We care about building careers. That means giving people the opportunity to sharpen their skills, take on real responsibility, and grow within their field. Ash’s journey is a brilliant example of what that looks like in practice. Where It Started: Building the Foundations in Rail Before Gigawatt, Ash spent years working as an electrical installer in the railway industry, gaining experience under the same leadership he now wo

What is an ICP? People often ask what an ICP actually is, and why it matters. An Independent Connection Provider (ICP) helps design and deliver the parts of a grid connection that can be delivered competitively, working alongside the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to get a site safely energised . In practical terms, it means you have a specialist team taking responsibility for the connection work that can be planned, designed, and built with the same focus you would exp

The UK government’s new “Get that electric feeling” campaign sends a clear signal: NOW is the time to go electric. Backed by the Electric Car Grant, the campaign highlights how drivers can save up to £3,750 on the cost of a new EV and around £1,400 a year on running costs. It also points to a rapidly expanding public charging network, with over 87,000 charge points already in place and 100,000 more local chargers planned in the coming years. For many people, this will be