

The former coal mining town of Markham Vale in Derbyshire could soon be home to a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station powered exclusively by renewable energy.
- Markham Vale selected as a potential location for an award-winning GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt®
- Development proposal includes 30+ high-power charging bays for all types of Electric Vehicles (EVs) to be supplied by 100% net zero energy
- Sustainability and community-first design are also vital components of the site application, providing public charging for a closely located housing development and the wider community
- A project information page has been created to provide details to Markham Vale residents
The former coal mining area of Markham Vale near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, could soon be home to a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station powered exclusively by renewable energy. GRIDSERVE, the tech-enabled sustainable energy business, has submitted a planning proposal application to Chesterfield Borough Council to build another of its award-winning Electric Forecourt® sites at Markham Vale.
Markham Vale Electric Forecourt® would be a timely addition to the Borough, more than doubling the number of chargers to meet both current and growing needs for electric car drivers in the area. The proposed site would be the first dedicated EV charging facility of its kind in the area, with 30 chargers supplied by 100% renewable energy and connectors to serve drivers of every type of EV.
Combining solar power and fast EV charging points with a best-in-class customer experience and high-quality amenities to include space for customers to relax and refresh, the Electric Forecourt® is EV charging as it should be. Earlier this year, consumer motoring magazine, What Car? named the GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt ‘Best Innovation’ in their coveted awards – the first time a non-car manufacturer has received such an accolade.
The first Electric Forecourt® site in Braintree, Essex, demonstrated the site’s potential to be more than just an EV charging destination, becoming a significant community asset and a no-pressure environment to explore the world of EVs. In fact, within the first year of business at the inaugural GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt®, EV registrations in the surrounding area doubled, far surpassing national increases, accelerating the transition to low carbon transportation.
The proposed location for the new Electric Forecourt® is between Enterprise Way and the eastern side of Duckmanton. The site plans feature 22 high power chargers, providing up to 350kW – powerful enough to supply up to 100-miles of range in less than 10-minutes. Additionally, six AC chargers providing up to 22kW, complete the plans.
The development would make a significant contribution to local electric vehicle charging infrastructure and would create 25+ full time equivalent employment opportunities through the design, engineering, construction and operation phases. Interested parties are invited to view information on the proposal here. www.gridserve.com/markham-vale
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For further information on GRIDSERVE and to arrange interviews, please contact:
Jessie Wilson
jessie.wilson@greenhouse.agency
+44 7763 540 629
Toby Dye
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