In July 2024, TSG UK Solutions acquired Skerritt Electric Ltd., a well-established provider of electrical engineering solutions to the construction industry. This acquisition forms a powerful synergistic alliance, enhancing capabilities for all of their customers across the UK.
About TSG UK
TSG UK has over thirty years of experience supplying equipment, services and solutions to energy retailers, commercial fleets and the transport industry across the UK. Today, its name has become synonymous with the new energy sector, offering a wide variety of products and advanced solutions to help business owners transition from fossil fuels to electricity, gas, hydrogen and solar. TSG delivers its broad spectrum of services via seven strategic business lines: TSG Charge, TSG Fleet, TSG Gas, TSG Retail, TSG Solar, TSG Systems and TSG Technics (branding and signage services and Karcher carwash).
TSG Charge specialises in installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points primarily for the commercial and industrial markets. Through its subsidiary UCPC, TSG operates as an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) under NERS accreditation, ensuring seamless and trouble-free connections to the grid. TSG’s project managers oversee the connection process, coordinating with energy suppliers, DNOs, local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery. They also handle all necessary paperwork, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. TSG’s expertise extends to completing all civil works, laying cables and installing EV charge points, with rigorous testing and commissioning procedures to verify infrastructure integrity and performance.
About Skerritt Electrical Limited
Skerritt Electrical Limited, established in Birmingham in 1986, specialises in the design and installation of large-scale electrical services projects.
Working across the commercial, industrial and residential sectors Skerritts have completed high-profile electrical projects for a diverse range of clients including last mile delivery companies, distribution centres, warehousing, manufacturing, data centres, hotels, private sale and built-to-rent (BTR) apartments, commercial offices, restaurants, schools, care homes and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Typical electrical project values range from £500k up to £8m.
The growing popularity of electrical vehicles, solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage has seen Skerritts transition seamlessly into the new energies sector with the team designing and installing 1,427 EV charging points and 6.9mWp (megawatts peak)of solar PV. Furthermore, in 2016, Skerritts provided the design and installation for the electrical services and battery storage at the UK’s first Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) A+ Electrical Cost Neutral (ECN) logistics / industrial building.
The Skerritts design team performs all designs in house using AutoCAD for 2D designs; Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 modelling with clash detection and the Trimble Suite of software for High Volage and Low Voltage (HV/LV) cable calculations and network grading.
Health and Safety are paramount and the culture of safe working flows throughout the business. Skerritts hold Construction Line Gold, Contractors Health and Safety Scheme (CHAS) Elite, Safe Contractor, SSIP and are members of both the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). All managers hold Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification and all supervisors hold the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) certification.
Skerritts management systems are certified to ISO:9001 (International Organisation for Standardisation).
Synergy and Growth Opportunities in EV and Solar
The collaboration between TSG UK and Skerritt Electrical Limited presents a unique opportunity for both companies to expand their business and offer a full turnkey service for EV charge points, photovoltaic (PV) solar installations and battery storage. TSG can leverage Skerritts skilled in-house design team to enhance their installations, ensuring electrical designs are seamlessly integrated from design inception through to project completion. Through TSG, Skerritts can benefit from TSG’s ICP services via UCPC, enabling them to offer a complete electrical service package, including grid connections, private HV networks and maintenance plans.
By combining their strengths, TSG and Skerritts can deliver a comprehensive and efficient array of electrical solutions. This partnership enhances their service offerings and positions them as leaders in the growing EV infrastructure market, capable of meeting the increasing demand for reliable, structured charge point installations.
As more companies adopt sustainable business strategies, the demand for greener energy sources is burgeoning. TSG UK is committed to providing solar PV systems across the UK, including the design, supply, installation, service and maintenance of these systems.
With their extensive experience with solar installations, Skerritt Electrical Limited enhances TSG’s offerings and enables us to offer our clients the most efficient sustainable design solutions to meet the growing demands for energy efficiency. This collaboration allows both companies to provide a comprehensive turnkey service, addressing the rising demand for dependable solar energy solutions.
In addition to their EV and solar services, both companies offer advanced battery storage solutions. Solar battery storage is an ideal solution for companies looking to control their energy costs and transition more of their operations to renewable power. By storing unused electricity generated by solar installations during daylight hours, businesses can use this reserve energy when electricity is expensive, unavailable (blackout), or during non-productive hours (overcast weather or night). This capability allows businesses to increase their solar energy generation, reduce reliance on utility providers and safeguard against energy price rises, effectively securing their energy costs in the years ahead.
