Bus Electrification with Smart Energy Management
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Bus Electrification with Smart Energy Management
Charging infrastructure, renewable power and battery storage
Phase one involved design and build of the charging infrastructure, enabling renewable power at competitive rates*, implementing the VEV-IQ smart charging platform, and a comprehensive maintenance package to support reliable operations.
Phase two is planned for solar power generation to reduce demand from the grid supply, plus battery storage to optimise the solar power capacity. Subject to planning permission and surveys.
* 100% REGO-backed renewable energy supply through VEV’s energy supply partner
Key Facts
Solar Installation
Potential solar installation to generate 148,000kWh – enough for 2 buses - plus battery storage
Power & Maintenance
Installed 5 chargers, supplying power* and providing maintenance
VEV-IQ
Smart charging platform to manage charging infrastructure and load balancing
Carbon Savings
Predicted carbon emissions savings of 34,000 kg/year, from solar solution
About Shuttle Buses
Shuttle Buses formed in 1990 and is one of the largest fleets in Ayrshire with 50 buses and 100 employees
Subsidiary Shuttle Coaches offers private coach hire of 16-70 seat vehicles
Shuttle Bus operates services commercially and through Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Operate MyBus services for elderly and disabled people as well as those without a local bus service
In August 2022 Shuttle Bus officially became an employee- owned company and prides itself on its progressive culture
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