With a Part S of the building regulations outlining that all newly constructed homes in England must include electric vehicle (EV) charging points, Marley has enhanced its growing renewable energy portfolio with the introduction of its own Electric Vehicle Charger.
Effective from June 2023, Part S mandates that housebuilders and developers must include electric vehicle charging points when constructing new build homes, comprising 10 or more dwellings, which include on-site or associated parking spaces. In addition, Part S also outlines the requirement for existing homes and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation to also include electric vehicle charging facilities.
And, with more people choosing electric vehicles due to their low carbon emissions and increasing fuel prices, the availability of EV charging points is becoming increasingly important.
Yet with the rising cost of electricity slightly dampening the consumer appetite to move away from combustion engine vehicles to hybrid or fully electric cars, the relationship between the power that can be generated through solar panels on the roof to then be used to charge an electric car via the Marley EV Charger, becomes an attractive option for the homeowner.
EV Charger from Marley
Further enhancing its holistic package of renewable products that already includes its integrated solar PV solution, Marley SolarTile®, the company has launched an effective EV charger that is said to meet both Part S demands to support householders with the creation of sustainable homes whilst providing homeowners with a cost-effective way to harness solar generated power from the roof to put miles in their new electric car.
Design, installation and performance benefits
Coming complete with a three-year warranty, the EV Chargers has attractive slimline aesthetics that can be fitted discretely on home exteriors for kerbside appeal or within interiors, such as garages if required, without the need to install unsightly earth rods due to its built-in open PEN conductor protection. The sleek and compact 7kW wall mounted socketed charging unit is designed to provide high charging performance and the ability to connect to solar panels on the roofscape so homeowners can access renewable and cheaper energy in the home.
Marley’s EV Charger is further supported with an easy to use mobile app which provides users with immediate control and a range of functions, including charge scheduling, usage monitoring and solar power matching.
Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director at Marley, said: “We are delighted to add a proven EV charging solution to our expanding portfolio of renewable system products. Thanks to the Part L and Part S amendments, housebuilders and the wider construction community are proactively looking for sustainable solutions to help them deliver the energy efficient and low carbon homes required to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero target.
“Specifying solar PV on the roof is already an effective way to meet the regulatory demands of Part L and the growing popularity of Marley SolarTile® is testament to this. Following the launch of the Marley EV Charger, housebuilders can now source an attractive, high performing EV charging solution from Marley at the same time, which can connect seamlessly with a solar PV system.”
He continued: “This will enable housebuilders to comply with Part S and Part L changes from a single source. It also provides a strong combination of sustainable technologies in the home that will appeal to potential homeowners keen to use renewable energy and lessen their impact on the planet.”
For further details on Marley’s EV Charger, please visit www.marley.co.uk/evcharger or call 01283 722222.
