At GR Contracting, we provide professional EV charger installations for homes, businesses and commercial premises throughout Shetland.
Installing an EV charger isn't simply a case of connecting a charger to your electrical supply. The existing electrical installation, available capacity, protection, earthing arrangements, communications and any renewable energy systems all need to be considered.
Our electricians are trained in BS 7671 requirements, and our EV charging training includes pre-installation surveying, charging modes and connections, BS 7671 Section 722, the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, commissioning and notification.
This allows us to provide a complete service - from the initial electrical assessment and DNO application through to installation, commissioning and integration with your home's energy system.
We Assess Before We Install
EVERY PROPERTY IS DIFFERENT
Before installing an EV charger, we assess the existing electrical installation to ensure the proposed charger can be installed safely and compliantly.
This includes considering the existing electrical supply, distribution equipment, available capacity, earthing arrangements and the electrical protection required for the charger.
Where additional work or upgrades are required, we'll explain this before proceeding with the installation.
Our aim is to install a charging system that works properly with the electrical installation already serving your home or business - not simply add another high electrical load.
DNO Applications - We Take Care Of It!
EV chargers can represent a significant additional load on an electrical supply and installations may require notification to, or approval from, the Distribution Network Operator.
We take care of the DNO application process for our customers with SSEN, providing the relevant information required for the proposed EV charger installation.
That means one less part of the process for you to organise yourself.
Smart EV Chargers & Communications
Modern EV chargers are becoming an increasingly important part of a property's overall energy system.
We install the appropriate electrical protection and communications infrastructure required for today's smart EV chargers, allowing the charger to operate correctly and communicate with other compatible equipment and services.
Depending on the charger and installation, smart functionality can allow charging to be scheduled around electricity tariffs, available power, solar generation and other energy requirements within the property.
Make the Most of Smart Electricty Tariffs
When you charge your EV can make a significant difference to how much that energy costs.
We keep up to date with modern EV and smart electricity tariffs and can help ensure your charger is installed and configured to make effective use of the functionality available.
Rather than considering the EV charger in isolation, we look at how the vehicle, charger, electrical supply and other energy technologies can work together.
EV Charging with Solar PV & Battery Storage
This is where EV charging gets particularly interesting.
As installers of solar PV, battery storage and EV charging systems, GR Contracting can consider the complete energy system rather than treating each technology separately.
- Solar PV generation
- Battery storage
- EV charging
- Grid electricity supply
- Smart electricity tariff
- Household or business electrical demand
Where the equipment supports it, your EV charger can be integrated with solar PV and battery storage so that energy can be managed intelligently across the property.
If you're considering solar, battery storage and an EV charger together, we can design them as part of a whole-home renewable energy solution from the outset.
AC & DC EV Charging
We install modern AC and DC EV charging solutions, with different kW charging options available depending on the vehicle, property, electrical supply and application.
For many homes, a smart AC charger provides an excellent everyday charging solution.
Where higher charging performance or a more advanced integrated energy system is required, we can also provide DC charging solutions.
We'll assess what is actually suitable for your electrical supply and intended use rather than simply recommending the largest charger available.
Sigenergy - The Next Generation of EV Charging
As part of our renewable energy offering, we can provide Sigenergy DC EV charging technology alongside Sigenergy solar and battery systems.
This takes EV charging beyond the traditional standalone wall charger.
By working alongside the wider Sigenergy energy ecosystem, DC EV charging can form part of an integrated whole-home energy solution, bringing together solar generation, battery storage, energy management and EV charging.
For customers planning a new renewable energy system, this gives us the opportunity to consider the EV as part of the property's overall energy strategy from day one.
Smart Chargers from Leading Manufacturers
Different customers, vehicles and energy systems require different charging solutions, so we aren't tied to a single charger.
We work with modern EV charging equipment from manufacturers including Sigenergy, myenergi, Ohme and other leading smart EV charger manufacturers.
This allows us to select a charger based on your requirements, electrical supply and existing or planned renewable energy equipment.
Whether you're looking for straightforward overnight EV charging, solar-aware charging, smart tariff integration or a more advanced AC or DC energy solution, we can advise on the most appropriate option.
Why Choose GR Contracting
With GR Contracting, the EV charger isn't considered in isolation.
We bring together electrical installation, EV charging, solar PV, battery storage and smart energy technology, allowing us to look at your complete electrical and energy requirements.
From the initial survey and DNO application to installation, testing, commissioning and smart energy integration, our team can take care of the complete process.
Ready to Install an EV Charger?
Whether you've already bought an electric vehicle, have one on order or are planning ahead, speak to GR Contracting about the charging options available for your property.
We can assess your existing electrical installation and recommend an EV charging solution that is safe, compliant and designed to work with the way you use energy.
Contact us today on 01595 692915 or email mail@grdirect.co.uk for more information.
