Aberdeen-based Trojan Energy landed a £500,000 grant from the Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund in a stride towards cleaner and more sustainable energy.

Trojan Energy specialises in designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining a unique flat and flush charging system that integrates into pavements. 

This technology allows multiple charging points to be deployed on the streets, offering a solution for electric vehicle (EV) owners who lack access to a driveway. Moreover, the design ensures that pavements remain clutter-free, enhancing the aesthetic of urban environments. Each charging system has up to 15 charge points and are each 22 kilowatt capable. 

“The decarbonization of transport is among Scotland’s key economic opportunities and an area where we have the potential to be a world leader. Trojan’s unique technology means it is primed for growth and well positioned to expand into international markets,” said Paul Funnell, head of investment at Scottish Enterprise. 

The Scottish Government funding is administered through Scottish Enterprise. It will go towards the company’s £2m project aimed at scaling its development, conducting research on new products, and expanding the workforce. 

“The fund is a great example of the public sector working in collaboration with the private sector to anchor green jobs and green manufacturing here in Scotland,” said the CEO of Trojan Energy Ian Mackenzie.

“Scotland is committed to reaching Net Zero by 2045, just over 20 years from now, and this represents both an immense opportunity and a huge challenge, with a global race now on to attract the low carbon businesses of the future and secure the jobs and opportunities that come with Energy Transition.”

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Innovation minister Richard Lochhead visited the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen to announce this funding, saying:  “Scotland is perfectly placed to lead the development of a green energy revolution with innovation as the driving force behind transforming the economy and delivering a lasting improvement in Scotland’s economic performance.

“Tackling the challenges of growing Scotland’s charging network is a perfect example of how the Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund is supporting companies develop, expand or adopt technology that will help us achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045.”

Since 2011, the Scottish Government has invested £65 million to support the development of public charging infrastructure in Scotland.

Looking at UK EV-readiness levels by amount of charging points, Scotland comes out above other UK regions with over 4,000 public charging points and the highest number of AC fast chargers per head in the UK outside of London. However, the efficacy of those points is disputed among industry pundits.