Aberdeen Heat & Power — Delivering Large-Scale EV Infrastructure for Council Fleet Operations
Aberdeen Heat & Power
Challenge
Aberdeen Heat & Power required a high-capacity EV charging solution to support the growing operational demands of Aberdeen City Council’s electric fleet and staff vehicles as part of the council’s wider transition towards cleaner transport and reduced emissions
The project presented several technical and logistical challenges, including:
Supporting a mix of rapid DC charging and AC workplace charging
Coordinating with the DNO for upgraded electrical capacity
Managing extensive groundworks and civil engineering requirements
Ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing council operations
Future-proofing the site for continued EV fleet expansion
The client required a turnkey contractor capable of managing the full project from planning and infrastructure design through to installation and commissioning.
Solution
Swift Charging was appointed to deliver a complete end-to-end EV charging infrastructure project tailored to the operational needs of Aberdeen Heat & Power and Aberdeen City Council.
The installation included:
2x Sungrow Dual 80kW rapid DC chargers
3x Rolec 22kW AC workplace chargers
Swift Charging managed the entire project lifecycle, including:
DNO coordination and power upgrade management
Site planning and infrastructure design
Full groundworks and trenching works
Electrical installation and charger commissioning
Installation of both fleet rapid charging and workplace charging infrastructure
System testing and operational handover
The combination of rapid DC charging and AC charging facilities provided the site with a flexible solution capable of supporting council fleet vehicles, operational vehicles, and staff EV charging simultaneously.
Results
Key outcomes include:
2x Sungrow Dual 80kW rapid chargers installed for fleet operations
3x Rolec 22kW chargers installed for workplace and staff charging
Full DNO coordination and infrastructure upgrades completed
Extensive groundworks and electrical installation delivered efficiently
Improved operational efficiency for Aberdeen City Council’s EV fleet
Future-ready infrastructure designed for ongoing fleet expansion
Enhanced sustainability and reduced transport emissions across council operations
The installation now plays a key role in supporting Aberdeen’s wider environmental and decarbonisation strategy while ensuring reliable daily charging for operational vehicles and staff.
Testimonial
“Swift Charging successfully delivered a complex EV infrastructure project that required careful planning, coordination, and execution from start to finish. The team managed everything professionally, including DNO works, groundworks, and installation, resulting in a reliable charging setup that now supports our fleet and staff operations efficiently.”