The old vegetable oil instead of diesel trick for cars is now being replicated at scale, as part of a £46 million generator fleet investment.
Designed to cut carbon emissions, support jobs and keep the lights on for customers, SP Energy Networks is replacing their back-up generator power with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of diesel.
Aileen Rourke, SP Energy Networks’ Licence Director, said: “Our new framework is a real game-changer for how we operate and it’s great to welcome our supply chain partners on board – some we’re working with for the first time. By switching from diesel to renewable fuel, we’re cutting emissions while making sure we continue to keep the lights on for customers if our network is unavailable.
“But it’s not just about going greener. This is about supporting local businesses, creating jobs and skills opportunities, and helping communities benefit from our investment – right on their doorstep – and our partners are testament to that. That’s the real power of our investment in the UK – everybody wins.”
The leading electricity network operator has appointed four specialist firms – Generator Hire North Wales, Generator Power, GWF Generators and Rehlko – to a new four-year generator hire framework that will support customers during planned works and power cuts across central and southern Scotland, Cheshire, Merseyside, Shropshire and North Wales.
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