UK Power Networks harnesses AI to fast-track 1,000 electric charge point installations

Cecilia Keating
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Electricity network says its Smart Connect tool will help ensure electric cars and other clean technologies can be installed at pace over coming decade

UK Power Networks says it has connected nearly 1,000 electric vehicle chargers to its electricity network in the year since launching a dedicated portal designed to fast track the connection process...

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