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Next-Gen electric lighting unit lighting a night rail possession, with the track team alongside
Zero emission — not hybrid

Site lighting that drives itself.

Self-propelled, radio remote-controlled, zero-emission flood and task lighting — engineered from the ground up for construction, rail and infrastructure. No towing. No manual repositioning. No dedicated handling plant.

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0 DaysContinuous runtime per charge
ZeroEmissions — fully electric
0+ YrsHands-on industry experience
0 YrsDedicated R&D & prototypes
01 — About The problem

Standard conventional
site lighting is two
decades behind
21st-century innovation

Diesel-powered lighting towers remain the industry standard across construction, rail and infrastructure sites — but they come with a growing list of operational, financial and regulatory emission problems.

They emit carbon emissions in sensitive or enclosed environments — inside buildings, rail tunnels and underground works. Combustion engines emit noxious gases, including nitrogen oxides (NOx). They also generate noise and require regular refuelling.

The industry demands a genuinely better solution: one that works without towing plant equipment or manual handling — not just a first-generation electric machine with the same mobility limitations as the diesel units it replaces, still needing plant equipment to manoeuvre it. The answer is radio remote control and zero plant.

Hydrogen recharging station and electric flood lighting unit on a construction site at night
Night rail maintenance work lit by a Next-Gen unit
100%Electric drive
The solution

The Next-Gen
electric lighting unit

Our core business is the R&D and design of electric machines and plant equipment, micro to medium size — specialising in task and directional flood lighting.

We have developed a series of self-driving, radio remote-controlled, zero-emission lighting units designed specifically for construction, rail, tunnelling, shipyards, mining, quarrying and industrial sites — removing the need for towing, manual repositioning or dedicated handling equipment.

Powered by battery technology with optional hydrogen fuel-cell support, the system delivers up to 28 days of continuous runtime — enabling lighting to be deployed, moved and optimised dynamically as site conditions change in real time.

This is not an adapted conventional product. It has been engineered from the ground up around how sites actually operate.

Developed by engineers with over a decade of hands-on experience operating plant equipment in real site environments — not a laboratory concept. Validated through SolidWorks simulation and physical prototype testing.

02 — Capability What it does

Key product
features

Ten engineering decisions that change how lighting works on a live site — and what each one means once the machine is on the ground.

01

Skid-steered, self-propelled

Reposition lighting instantly as work fronts move — no plant required.

02

Radio remote control

No towing, no manual handling — reduces incidents and associated liability.

03

Reduced man hours on deployment & redeployment

The unit drives itself into position. Nothing to hook up, no second machine to transport it, no crew stood waiting — labour time falls on every single move.

04

Battery + hydrogen fuel cell

Eliminates fuel deliveries, spill risk and storage compliance.

05

Battery swap-over CHP system

Uninterrupted 24/7 operation with roughly 20–30 minutes downtime per swap.

06

Hybrid variant available

A transitional option for fleets that can't go fully electric on day one.

07

Fully electric — zero exhaust

Operates in tunnels, urban sites and air quality zones without restriction.

08

Off-highway, motorway & rail

Meets and exceeds current and upcoming emissions regulations.

09

Full AutoCAD & SolidWorks designs

Complete manufacturing drawings including BOM — ready to produce.

10

Two operational prototypes

Both are available now for product demonstration and product trials. Full spec on request.

03 — Product range Four machines

One zero-emission
system

Hydrogen fuel cells for plant machinery — designed in AutoCAD & SolidWorks with full production drawings, for large-scale industrial projects across infrastructure, civil engineering, construction, rail, tunnelling, shipyards, mining and quarrying.

Product trials and site demonstrations are available for 2026. Commercially sensitive specification is withheld from the public domain and released to interested partners and potential manufacturers under NDA.

UK & Europe's first01 Electric machine mobile hydrogen recharging station

Hydrogen Mobile Recharging Station

The Power of Electric

  • The UK and Europe's first electric machine mobile hydrogen recharging station
  • Battery swap-over system for continuous electric power, 24/7 where required
  • Driven to the working face — taken onto site and right up to the machines, so downtime is minimal
  • Operated by radio remote control and skid steering
  • Tows a Composite Type 4 CNG cascade, 12 cylinders, for remote applications

Full specification and dimensions released under NDA

Flagship lighting02 EDM-1000 electric flood lighting system

EDM-1000

Electric Flood Lighting System

  • Directional flood lighting up to 1000 W at 110 lumens per watt
  • Duration up to 12 hours on 700 Ah & 1000 Ah LiFePO4 cells, swap-over downtime 30 min max
  • Radio control with skid steering
  • Travels 4 miles one way, or 2 miles as a return journey
  • Light head flips backwards 90° from vertical to horizontal, projecting light upwards inside bridges, buildings and rail viaducts for maintenance, repair and inspection
  • Rotates through 180° in the horizontal position without moving the unit

3.5 m L × 2.2 m W × 3 m H

Battery swap-over03 Microlite 500 ED lighting unit with tiller arm

Microlite 500 ED

Internal Zero-Emission Flood Lighting

  • Battery swap-over system for continuous lighting and mobility — the direct methanol system has been superseded
  • 600 W of light, up to 20 m flood distance at Lux 20+, dimmable
  • 660 mm front drive wheels for uneven terrain
  • Tiller arm for precise forward and reverse control
  • Sits on two Permaquick trolleys for rail tunnel use

Emissions savings from 40–60%, up to 100%

4×4 drive04 YZ 4X4-ED electric machine with mast raised

YZ 4X4-ED / FC

Internal Zero-Emission Electric Machine

  • Radio remote control with skid-steer functionality
  • Four-wheel drive where plant access and egress is difficult
  • Fuel-cell variant for extended off-grid deployment
  • Suited to tunnelling, quarrying and mining
  • Shared control system and battery architecture

Control system by Oracle Drives & Automation

04 — Technology Overview

Power & energy
strategy

Batteries for the shift, fuel cells for the week, swap-over for continuous operation, and standard EV infrastructure for everything in between.

Power & energy strategy
  • Fuel cell electric generation using a 2.5 kW hydrogen fuel cell, fed by an E-Methanol reformer that converts liquid E-Methanol to gas
  • Battery swap-over system enabling continuous 24/7 operation
  • Recharge via standard EV car charging stations — city centres, motorway service areas and UK Clean Air Zones such as London
  • The power of electric using off-grid recharging stations, fully mobile options
Unique selling points

A step-change for the UK, European and worldwide markets, introducing capabilities not currently available:

  • Off-grid recharging using a fully functional recharging station
  • Continuous-operation battery swap system
  • Compatibility with car EV charging infrastructure
  • Radio remote control with skid-steer functionality
Twin electric drive motors installed in a Next-Gen prototype chassis
Synchronised electric drive motors
Battery swap-over mechanism on the hydrogen recharging station
Battery swap-over CHP system
What we offer
  • Fully developed manufacturing drawings, including BOM, AutoCAD & SolidWorks
  • A proven, integrated component list enabling synchronised electric drive systems
  • Designs optimised for fuel-cell-powered electric plant equipment
  • Two operational prototypes designed and manufactured — both available for demonstration and product trials
05 — Comparison Head to head

Against a
conventional
hybrid tower

Compared with a conventional hybrid lighting tower, an electric-drive unit removes the plant movement, the redeployment labour and the emissions at the point of use.

Next-Gen electric drive
  • Moves itself — radio remote control with skid steering
  • Zero emissions at the point of use, fully electric
  • No towing vehicle and no manual handling to reposition
  • Reduced man hours on every deployment and redeployment
  • Operates inside tunnels, buildings and air quality zones without restriction
Conventional hybrid tower
  • Requires plant machinery or a towing vehicle to move the tower
  • Still carries a combustion engine for part of its duty cycle
  • Crew and labour time absorbed on every reposition
  • Refuelling, spill risk and fuel storage compliance remain
DRIVE35 UK Government funding · 60% Gov't | 40% matched
07 — Funding

UK Government funding for zero-emission off-highway equipment

The DRIVE35 programme, managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) in Northampton, provides structured UK Government grant funding for the commercialisation of zero-emission electric drive vehicles and equipment for off-highway and infrastructure applications. Funding is structured as 60% Government grant matched with 40% from a Tier 1 manufacturer or contractor.

As a Tier 1 contractor or distributor, you can access and deploy this technology on your sites and into your product portfolio with the majority of the development and commercialisation cost underwritten by Government — while securing first-mover commercial advantage.

APC technical confirmation

Following two formal discussions with Steve Gasser (APC), the product designs and technology have been confirmed as meeting DRIVE35 programme scope across all relevant technical areas: ICE-to-zero-emissions transition for off-road applications · electric machines & drivetrains · power electronics incl. V2X · lightweight vehicle & powertrain structures · fuel cell systems & balance of plant · zero-emission vehicle assembly.

The UK Government has launched DRIVE35, a £2.5 billion, long-term programme to accelerate the development and commercialisation of zero-emission vehicle technologies. Funding is delivered through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Innovate UK, with competitions opening in stages.

The programme focuses on three priorities: supporting innovation, accelerating scale-up, and enabling industrial transformation of the off-highway & automotive sector. It spans R&D and manufacturing support through to 2035. APC can help companies prepare pitches and find the best funding route.

Demonstrate grants

£1.5m

Match-funded support to build and show product/process prototypes.

Collaborate grants

£25m

For consortium projects driving commercial readiness of strategic zero-emission technologies.

Scale-up feasibility

Studies

Funding to validate the business case for scaling manufacturing projects.

ATF expressions of interest

Open

Capital support for large-scale electrification and supply chain projects.

08 — Commercial opportunity Get involved

Two routes to
involvement

How to get this on your site, or into your portfolio.

For end customers & contractors
  • Access next-generation zero-emission site lighting
  • Provide 40% matched funding via a DRIVE35 application
  • Receive exclusivity to trial the equipment on your sites
  • Demonstrate compliance with government emissions targets
  • Gain financial participation in future product sales as it scales
  • Get ahead of mandatory zero-emission site requirements
  • Position your business as a sustainability leader
Commercial terms available on request
For distributors & hire companies
  • Add a genuinely market-first zero-emission product to your fleet
  • Participate in the DRIVE35 funding route as matched funder
  • Secure territorial distribution or hire exclusivity
  • Structured licensor / licensee agreement available
  • Revenue share arrangement as the product scales nationally
  • Full engineering documentation and APC-confirmed scope
  • Long-term growth strategy: 3–5 year scaling roadmap in place
Commercial terms available on request

Next DRIVE35 application window — September / October 2026

Funding calls are issued quarterly. To participate in the next window, initial partnership discussions need to begin now. Contact us to arrange a follow-up meeting and receive full commercial and technical documentation. NDAs can be exchanged to enable open discussion.

Regulatory pressure is growing

Government and client-driven emissions requirements for off-highway plant are tightening year on year. Sites that cannot demonstrate compliance are increasingly losing contracts. Early adoption of zero-emission lighting equipment puts you ahead of mandatory requirements — not scrambling to meet them.

First-mover commercial advantage

No comparable self-propelled, hydrogen-supported, fully electric lighting unit exists in the UK market at commercial scale. The DRIVE35 funding window creates a defined, time-limited opportunity to enter this market with Government backing and exclusivity terms before wider commercialisation.

09 — Licensee proposal Licensor / licensee

Business
agreement

Primarily we are an R&D and design business looking for a manufacturing / distributor business partnership and or licensee. A non-binding proposal agreement sets out the terms under which a licensee is granted rights to use the intellectual property, products and services.

01

EDM-1000

Full electric swap-over system used on the design of an electric machine flood lighting & hydrogen recharging station as a complete zero-emission system. Both products can use radio control for skid steering and forward motion.

02

YZ-4X4 ED

Internal zero-emission electric machine using radio remote control.

03

Microlite 500

Internal zero-emission flood lighting system for use in rail tunnels with a unique lighting system, positioned on two Permaquick trolleys.

Intellectual property

Product designs, electrical schematics, power electronics, trademarks and branding are owned by Next-Gen Electric Machines LLP under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Licensees acknowledge licensor ownership, follow agreed rules for using trademarks and copyrighted material, and are obliged to report infringements.

Grant of licence, territory & duration

Exclusive, non-exclusive or territory-specific rights across the UK, Europe and overseas. Scope covers all manufacturing designs and product BOM, with technical support to manufacture and supply to existing or new customers. First duration of 2–3 years, reviewed every two years thereafter.

Fees & payment terms

Licence fee as a fixed one-off payment of 20% of total cost / market value, plus royalty from purchasing the operating system. Payment schedule options available every 2 months, or every 30 / 60 days. Late payment consequences to be discussed.

Licensee obligations

Quality standards and compliance requirements established with CE, UKCAS and EN British & European standards, covering design copyrights, patents and shared trademarks and branding. Reporting and record-keeping duties agreed by both companies. No sublicensing without consent, and no reverse engineering of the operating system.

Confidentiality, termination & disputes

Sensitive business information is protected during the agreement and for an agreed period after termination. Grounds for early termination include breach and insolvency, with post-termination obligations to stop using the IP. Disputes resolved by negotiation, mediation or arbitration, governed by the laws of England and Wales and aligned with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Who we're looking for

An established business with an approved supply chain that could supply new customers — including existing customers in their supply chain — to exploit the licensee agreement. The purpose is to increase turnover, profit margins and market share, secure employment, and adopt new technology nationally.

Summary only. Full commercial and technical documentation, including the complete non-binding proposal, is available on request under NDA.

10 — Sectors Where it works

Built for
hard-to-access sites

For use on large-scale industrial projects, reaching areas where plant machinery finds access and egress difficult.

Including HS2 and London Underground tunnelling, motorway bridges and infrastructure, water industry upgrades under AMP 8 — reservoir construction and pipe laying — power station refurbishment, internal structure demolition, and transport & distribution.

Rail
Tunnelling
Highways & Bridges
Civils
Construction
Water & AMP 8
Quarrying
Mining
Shipyards
Agriculture
Power Stations
Demolition
11 — Documents Read in full

Page one
& page two

The full information sheets, exactly as issued. Click a heading to open and read.

01 Page One — Product Overview The problem, the solution, key product features
Next-Gen Electric Machines LLP Zero-Emission Flood & Task Lighting for Construction, Rail & Infrastructure
DRIVE35 Programme UK Government Funding
60% Gov't  |  40% Matched

The Problem With Conventional Site Lighting

Diesel-powered lighting towers remain the industry standard across construction, rail and infrastructure sites — but they come with a growing list of operational, financial and regulatory emission problems. Diesel units produce carbon emissions and noxious gases, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), in enclosed or sensitive environments, generate noise, require regular refuelling, and cannot be repositioned without towing equipment or manual handling. With government emissions targets tightening and clients increasingly demanding compliance, the industry needs a genuinely better solution — not just a first-generation electric machine with the same mobility limitations as the diesel units it replaces, still needing plant equipment to manoeuvre it.

The Solution: Next-Gen Electric Lighting Unit

We have developed a series of self-driving, radio remote-controlled, zero-emission lighting units designed specifically for construction, rail, infrastructure and industrial sites — removing the need for towing, manual repositioning or dedicated handling equipment.

Powered by battery technology with optional hydrogen fuel-cell support, the system delivers up to 28 days of continuous runtime — enabling lighting to be deployed, moved and optimised dynamically as site conditions change in real time.

This is not an adapted conventional product. It has been engineered from the ground up around how sites actually operate.

28 DaysContinuous runtime per charge cycle
ZeroEmissions — fully electric
10+ YrsHands-on industry experience
3 YrsDedicated R&D & prototype development
Key Product Features
  • Skid-steered, fully self-propelled unit
  • Radio remote control — no towing or manual handling
  • Reduced man hours on deployment and redeployment
  • Battery power with hydrogen fuel-cell recharging station
  • Battery swap-over CHP system for uninterrupted 24/7 operation
  • Hybrid variant available for transitional applications
  • Fully electric — zero diesel, zero exhaust emissions
  • Designed for off-highway, motorway & rail environments
  • Full AutoCAD & SolidWorks engineering designs completed
  • Two operational prototypes built & validated
What This Means On Your Site
  • Reposition lighting instantly as work fronts move — no plant required
  • Eliminates fuel deliveries, spill risk and storage compliance
  • Reduces manual handling incidents and associated liability
  • Operates in tunnels, urban sites and air quality zones
  • Meets and exceeds current & upcoming emissions regulations
  • Supports client and contractor sustainability commitments
  • Cuts operating costs versus diesel over the life of the asset
  • Available as trialled, commercially deployed equipment
  • Full technical specification and demonstration available on request

Developed by engineers with over a decade of hands-on experience operating plant equipment in real site environments — not a laboratory concept. The design directly addresses the practical shortcomings we have seen repeatedly with conventional diesel and first-generation electric lighting towers. Validated through SolidWorks simulation and physical prototype testing.

02 Page Two — Current Operational Analysis Commercial opportunity, DRIVE35 funding, two routes to involvement
Next-Gen Electric Machines LLP Commercial Opportunity — How To Get This On Your Site or In Your Portfolio
DRIVE35 Programme UK Government Funding
60% Gov't  |  40% Matched

DRIVE35: UK Government Funding for Zero-Emission Off-Highway Equipment

The DRIVE35 programme, managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) in Northampton, provides structured UK Government grant funding for the commercialisation of zero-emission electric drive vehicles and equipment for off-highway and infrastructure applications. Funding is structured as 60% Government grant matched with 40% from a Tier 1 manufacturer or contractor.

This means that as a Tier 1 contractor or distributor, you can access and deploy this technology on your sites and into your product portfolio with the majority of the development and commercialisation cost underwritten by Government — while securing first-mover commercial advantage.

APC Technical Confirmation

Following two formal discussions with Steve Gasser (APC), the product designs and technology have been confirmed as meeting DRIVE35 programme scope across all relevant technical areas: ICE-to-zero-emissions transition for off-road applications · electric machines & drivetrains · power electronics incl. V2X · lightweight vehicle & powertrain structures · fuel cell systems & balance of plant · zero-emission vehicle assembly.

Two Routes to Involvement

For End Customers & Contractors
  • Access next-generation zero-emission site lighting
  • Provide 40% matched funding via a DRIVE35 application
  • Receive exclusivity to trial the equipment on your sites
  • Demonstrate compliance with government emissions targets
  • Gain financial participation in future product sales as it scales
  • Get ahead of mandatory zero-emission site requirements
  • Position your business as a sustainability leader
Commercial terms available on request
For Distributors & Hire Companies
  • Add a genuinely market-first zero-emission product to your fleet
  • Participate in the DRIVE35 funding route as matched funder
  • Secure territorial distribution or hire exclusivity
  • Structured licensor / licensee agreement available
  • Revenue share arrangement as the product scales nationally
  • Full engineering documentation and APC-confirmed scope
  • Long-term growth strategy: 3–5 year scaling roadmap in place
Commercial terms available on request

Next DRIVE35 Application Window — September / October 2026

Funding calls are issued quarterly. To participate in the next window, initial partnership discussions need to begin now. Contact us to arrange a follow-up meeting and receive full commercial and technical documentation.

Why Now?

Regulatory Pressure Is Growing

Government and client-driven emissions requirements for off-highway plant are tightening year on year. Sites that cannot demonstrate compliance are increasingly losing contracts. Early adoption of zero-emission lighting equipment puts you ahead of mandatory requirements — not scrambling to meet them.

First-Mover Commercial Advantage

No comparable self-propelled, hydrogen-supported, fully electric lighting unit exists in the UK market at commercial scale. The DRIVE35 funding window creates a defined, time-limited opportunity to enter this market with Government backing and exclusivity terms before wider commercialisation.

Control System Facilitated by Oracle Drives & Automation

Next steps

Let's put a unit
on your site

We would welcome the opportunity to meet and explore potential commercial and technical synergies. At that meeting we can present the product designs and operating concepts. NDAs can be exchanged to enable open discussion.

Product trials & site demonstrations available for 2026

Start the conversation
12 — Contact Get in touch

Enquiries

Tell us about your site, your fleet or your interest in the DRIVE35 route. We'll come back with the right unit and a proposal.

Neill Jack Daniels Project Manager & Director

"We look forward to your response."

We usually reply within one working day. NDAs can be exchanged before detailed technical discussion.