In our continued efforts to support the UK’s ever growing EV charging needs and in collaboration with the CPO Mer, ESP have recently energised Mer’s 8 bay charging hub located at Dean Clough Mills in Halifax
Since going live on the 2nd of January 2025, the chargers at Dean Clough Mills have powered enough EVs to drive the full length of the UK mainland 100 times!
Project Overview
The Mer charging hub sits on the site of Dean Clough Mills, a Grade II listed Victorian mills constructed in the 19th century, which was at one time home to one of the largest carpet factories in the world.
Accessible via Lee Bridge and Dean Clough, the site is perfectly situated close to a major motorway network, linking Leeds and Manchester, as well as a thriving local community where a significant proportion of houses do not have driveways. This has provided much needed charging infrastructure for residents, as well as the numerous visitors to Dean Clough.
A new 500kVA connection was brought to site powering 8 new ultra rapid charging bays. The substation was housed in a purpose-built brick structure, so it was in keeping with the local surroundings.
Having EV charging facilities at this location, complimented by an extensive Food & Beverages offering, is already proving to be popular and well-utilised by motorists.
The site is currently generating enough charges to power2500km of EV driving daily which has huge benefits in reducing car emissions on our roads and motorways.
ESP are proud to have supported Mer for the Dean Clough Mills site and we’re looking forward to continuing to energise new sites within the Mer network, this year and beyond.
Liz Warren, Director of Public Charging, Mer UK
The opening of our new EV charging site at Dean Clough Mills marks a significant step forward in providing accessible and reliable EV charging in West Yorkshire. We value the support from ESP highly, especially their help with project viability assessments, electrical design and securing land rights. Their expertise and dedication, combined with our experience working with retail partners, has made this fantastic site a reality. We look forward to continuing our partnership in 2025!”