IPL group has worked with a Design Consultant and Forecourt Contractor to assist in the installation of EV charging facilities and future maintenance requirements at an existing Shell filling station at Tot Hill Services on the A34.
Identifying a wealth of benefits, the clients selected the IPL group Universal EV Foundation as the optimum system for the installation of a large number of rapid charger units. The system is integrated with the Shallow Foundation Retention Socket, which provides a four-way duct entry point for multi-directional cabling and is positively connected to the ducting network, simplifying cabling after civils installation.
The electrical phase can begin once civils work is complete, guaranteeing no lost time due to conflicting schedules and the co-ordinating of contractors. During this phase, spigoted adapter plates, which are unique to the EV dispenser unit, are placed inside the Retention Socket and secured with two retaining bolts. Cables can then be retrieved through the ducting, up through the Retention Socket, and left within the spigot of the adapter plate. This allows for easy access and a simplified connection to the charger.
This future-proof system allows for swift and easy replacement if faster units become available as technology evolves and eradicates the need for further disruptive and costly civils work. In this instance, to account for future capacity and to meet increased demand, additional Universal EV-Charger Foundations have been installed for utilisation at a later date, to avoid further excavation works and potential damage to existing and highly expensive units.
