Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr Strengthen Partnership to Drive Workplace EV Charging Solutions in the UK
Manchester, UK – 29.10.2024 – Horizon Energy Ventures, a leading low carbon financier and portfolio company of Arcus Infrastructure Partners and Landis+Gyr, a global leader in integrated energy management solutions, have signed a memorandum of understanding to further their collaboration on the development and deployment of advanced workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across the UK. This partnership aims to support the growing demand for EV infrastructure in business environments, enhancing accessibility and sustainability for companies and their employees.
As part of this agreement, Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr will combine their expertise to accelerate the roll-out of smart EV charging systems tailored to workplace settings. Leveraging Landis+Gyr’s industry-leading technology and Horizon Energy Ventures' innovative approach to funding of sustainable energy solutions, the partnership will deliver efficient, scalable, and future-proof charging options designed to meet the needs of UK businesses.
“We are excited to extend our collaboration with Landis+Gyr, a leader in smart metering and energy management solutions,” said David McCoubrie, Head of Sales, at Horizon Energy Ventures. “Through this partnership we will not only support businesses in their transition to EVs but also play a significant role in achieving the UK’s net-zero targets by making workplace charging accessible, reliable, and easy to integrate.”
The joint effort aligns with the UK government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), which aims to encourage businesses to install EV charging infrastructure by offering grants that cover up to 75% of purchase and installation costs, subject to eligibility criteria. By collaborating, Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr will help businesses tap into these incentives, making EV adoption more attractive and financially attainable.
“Landis+Gyr’s innovative technology and deep understanding of energy management will be instrumental in providing intelligent charging solutions that adapt to evolving market needs,” said Rob Harper, Director of Sales and Market Development at Landis+Gyr. “Together with Horizon Energy Ventures, we are set to transform the landscape of workplace charging in the UK, ensuring that businesses are equipped for the electric future.”
This collaboration is part of a broader strategy to create an interconnected ecosystem that supports the decarbonization of transportation and energy. As the UK pushes towards its ambitious sustainability targets, Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr’s partnership aims to empower businesses with the tools they need to take part in this transition.
The first installations under this partnership are expected to begin later this year, with a focus on scalable solutions that can be tailored to a wide range of business environments. By providing reliable and user-friendly workplace charging infrastructure, the two companies aim to set a new standard in the UK market.
About Horizon Energy Ventures
Horizon Energy Infrastructure empowers businesses to invest in sustainable energy solutions by offering specialist finance solutions and strategic partnerships. We provide flexible finance options for solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, heat, and microgrid technologies, aiding businesses in decarbonisation and cost savings. We are a portfolio company of Arcus Infrastructure Partners, a leading European mid-market infrastructure fund manager with €22bn in capital. Our sister company, Horizon Energy Infrastructure, is a key player in the UK smart meter rollout, with over 15 years of energy sector experience and partnerships with more than 70 energy companies. This breadth of experience and expertise gives us the balance of specialism and scale to support businesses to grow and rapidly evolve to deliver the UK’s net zero ambition by 2050.
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About Landis+Gyr
Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided around 8.9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of USD 1.96 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.
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