At a Glance
• Prolectric joins Kier and National Highways to discuss how the A417 Missing Link is reducing diesel use, carbon emissions and site costs.
• This podcast gives contractors a real-world view of solar and hybrid power working on a major National Highways scheme.
• A417 shows National Highways and Kier using solar and hybrid systems to cut diesel, carbon and operating costs on live infrastructure works.
Prolectric recently featured on the latest episode of Highways Voices, alongside Kier Infrastructure and National Highways, discussing the delivery of the landmark A417 Missing Link project.
The episode explores how one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure schemes is tackling a long-standing transport challenge while setting new standards for sustainability.
With construction now at a critical stage, the conversation focuses on how ambitious environmental targets are being achieved in practice – from reducing emissions and minimising disruption, to integrating renewable technologies across the site.
Representing Prolectric, Director of Product Kathryn Adams shares how solar lighting and hybrid power solutions are helping the project move away from diesel dependency. By reducing fuel consumption, lowering carbon emissions and enabling quieter, lower-impact operations, these technologies are supporting both performance and environmental outcomes.
The discussion also highlights the wider considerations shaping modern infrastructure delivery – including biodiversity, community impact and the importance of designing projects that work in harmony with their surroundings.
As the A417 progresses towards completion in 2027, it provides a clear example of how collaboration between contractors, public bodies and technology providers can accelerate the transition to more sustainable construction practices.
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