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Businesses preparing for electric fleet adoption can now benefit from a new round of UK Government funding aimed at making depots EV-ready.

The Depot Charging Scheme, delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, offers grant support to help businesses install EV chargepoints and upgrade their infrastructure — even if they’re not quite ready to fully electrify just yet.

Energy costs, carbon targets, EV adoption and battery storage is changing in how businesses manage their energy. And while the headlines keep coming, one thing is clear: it’s becoming increasingly difficult for companies to 'wait and see.'

ORKA Solutions has delivered a bespoke solar PV system for AJT Engineering in Altens, supporting the client’s sustainability goals with expertise, innovation, and proactive project management. The project was enabled by backing from the ETZ Property Improvement Fund, demonstrating the impact of local collaboration and targeted funding.

ORKA Solutions, a North-East leader in solar and EV charging solutions, has completed a major sustainability project for Hilton Instruments, helping the scientific equipment supplier reduce carbon emissions and futureproof its energy usage.

In a significant boost for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has confirmed that all existing EV chargepoint grants will continue into the 2025/26 financial year.

Recent updates to the UK’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) have made headlines, promising to accelerate solar energy adoption by reducing planning barriers.

Effective 1 February 2024, the UK government has exempted retrofitted battery energy storage systems (BESS) from the 20% VAT.

We caught up with some of our customers in Aberdeen who opted to purchase solar panels from ORKA, to discuss the benefits that solar energy has had on their homes following installation.

In an increasing desire to offer clients only the best options in solar PV, EV charging, and battery storage, ORKA Solutions is excited to announce its accreditation as a Tesla certified installer for Powerwall.

In response to increasing interest and enquiries from landlords about electric vehicle (EV) charging points, our team has shed light on the current landscape of EV charger installation in rental and leasehold properties.