With ambitious sustainability and carbon reduction targets to meet, Kilwaughter in Northern Ireland needed a solution - fast.
The construction materials market-leaders have just embarked on a significant Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) journey and needed to expand their electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities as part of these commitments.
Ratio’s io7 twin-socket charging units provided the perfect solution.
An EV Charger That Ticks All The Boxes
For the installation at Kilwaughter’s headquarters in Larne, the company faced several key considerations:
- Integration with their existing substantial solar energy installation
- Compatibility with on-site renewable energy infrastructure
- The need for accurate, data-driven insights to support ESG reporting
- Providing accessible charging for both employees and visitors
- Ensuring scalability as their fleet transitions to electric vehicles
- Maintaining operational continuity during installation
Working with Weev, a local EV charging specialist, Kilwaughter selected the Ratio EV io7 charging system.
A Straightforward Installation With Minimal Disruption
Thanks to Weev and the Ratio io7, Kilwaughter’s brand new installation includes:
- Three 22kW io7 twin-socket chargers positioned at the front of their headquarters
- Capacity for six electric vehicles to charge simultaneously
- Integration with Weev's InSite Charge Point Management System (CPMS)
- Real-time monitoring and data collection capabilities
- Seamless integration with existing solar energy infrastructure
The io7's advanced features proved ideal for Kilwaughter's requirements, offering the technical capability to support their ESG reporting needs while providing an aesthetically pleasing solution that complements their site's functional layout.
Coupled with Weev’s collaborative approach and smooth project delivery, the installation was also completed with minimal disruption to Kilwaughter's operations.
Future-Ready For Continued EV Growth
Kilwaughter’s installation represents a strategic alignment of sustainability goals with practical infrastructure needs. The future-ready EV charging solution not only meets current requirements, but positions the company for continued growth in electric vehicle adoption.
ESG and sustainability benefits include:
- Enhanced ability to track carbon savings for ESG reporting
- Seamless integration with existing solar energy infrastructure
- Support for fleet electrification strategy
- Contribution to broader carbon reduction goals
Operational benefits include:
- Real-time visibility over charger usage and energy consumption
- User access management through InSite CPMS
- Monetisation capabilities for charging sessions
- Scalable infrastructure ready for fleet expansion
- Accessible charging for both employees and visitors
Donna McFadden, Operations Director at Kilwaughter, said: "As an innovative and responsible business, we required an EV charging solution that could scale with us as we transition our fleet to electric. Our focus was on providing accessible and user-friendly charging for employees while ensuring robust reporting capabilities to support our ESG objectives.
“The local Weev team delivered a seamless installation, working collaboratively with our operations staff to minimise disruption during the process."
Want to Learn More?
To discover how Ratio EV charging solutions could support your sustainability objectives, contact our team for a consultation.
