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Thinking on DC, depots and the grid
Articles from the GridUnlock team on energy architecture, fleet electrification and the funding that supports it.
- Funding · November 2026
The Depot Charging Scheme: what fleet operators need to know
The £170m Depot Charging Scheme part-funds chargepoints and civils at van, HGV and coach depots until 2030. How it works, who qualifies, and how to prepare.
Read article → - Technology · January 2026
How AC won — and why that advantage is fading
AC earned its place by solving the biggest problems of its time. Decentralised generation, daily storage cycling and dynamic loads are changing the maths.
Read article → - Technology · January 2026
The energy system is being rewritten: why DC is back
Why direct current is re-emerging as the foundational architecture for EV charging, battery storage, renewables and digital infrastructure.
Read article → - Charging · July 2025
Why grid-independent charging is the future of EV infrastructure
Grids were not designed for the sudden, high-capacity spikes of rapid EV charging. Battery-integrated, grid-independent systems offer a faster, more resilient route.
Read article → - Logistics · July 2024
The future of eHGV charging: challenges and innovations
Electric HGVs need 350 kW to 1 MW+ charging, tight depot turnarounds and predictable costs. The challenges facing depots, and the technologies solving them.
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