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E-mobility

In the era of electric mobility, the home or business has become the refuelling station for private vehicles and commercial vehicle fleets. We present innovative and emerging charging technologies and transportation solutions, and illustrate the importance of commercial power storage.

Blue electric SUV charging at a station in front of a modern, solar-paneled garage. - © Ford

E3/DC: Bidirectional charging with Ford Explorer and Capri

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With the Edison V2H charging solution, storage manufacturer E3/DC is focussing on bidirectional DC charging as an extension of the home power station concept. The Ford Explorer and the new Capri now have the option of bidirectional charging.

© Solar Promotion

E-mobility: More than just electric driving

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Electric cars can do much more than ‘just’ drive quietly and with zero emissions. They can store energy from prosumers or be part of the power grid. You can read more about this in our main article next week.

© Nobina AB

Scandinavia: E-bus batteries find second life in energy storage

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Fleet operator Nobina AB is partnering with STABL Energy to repurpose decommissioned batteries from electric buses for use in stationary energy storage systems.

© Ford

Top products of the week

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Two AC heating elements bring more self-sufficiency, more electric cars that can charge bidirectionally, a dynamically controllable heating element and a tried-and-tested heat pump for a higher heating load. These are our products of the week.

© Jolt Energy
Sweden

Pioneering fast-charging project in Stockholm

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In cooperation with Stockholm, Jolt is installing 50 ultra-fast charging stations in heavily trafficked areas of the Swedish capital including on the grounds of the royal palace on Djurgården.

© E-Mobility
Sweden

Stockholm’s first mobile fast charger for electric boats installed

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The Soltech company E-Mobility has developed and installed the first mobile fast charger for electric boats in Stockholm. The charger, which has an output of 200 kW, is located below the City Hall in central Stockholm.

© E-Mobility

Sweden: 100 charging points for real estate company near Stockholm

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The Soltech company E-Mobility has signed a new charging infrastructure deal. The company will assist Elisby Fastigheter with the installation and design of 100 charging points adjacent to commercial properties and apartment buildings in Nacka/Sweden.New EU requirements provide momentum.

© Gridparity

Gridparity develops solar roof for green car parks

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Car parks that combine solar canopies with green strips: This idea not only offers inexpensive and clean electricity. It also reduces the cost of watering the plants in summer, which are shaded and protected against intense heat.

© SMA / Heiko Meyer
SMA

New EV charger up to 50 per cent faster

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Manufacturer SMA presents the E-Charger for solar-optimised charging of electric vehicles. It combines solar and grid power and charges electric vehicles up to 50 per cent faster than standard wallboxes. The device is available immediately.

© Sonnen

Top products of the week

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An all-rounder mounting system for pitched roofs, an EV charger with three charging modes, award-winning solution for solar sandwich roof panels and a deeply black solar module. Here are our top products of the week:

Wall-mounted electric vehicle charger with a connected charging cable on a beige tiled wall. - © Sonnen

Sonnen: EV charger with three charging modes plus phase change

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Manufacturer Sonnen presents the Home Charger 2, a new charging solution for EVs. The new generation of chargers dynamically adapts its charging behaviour to the solar power generation and the needs of the household.

© Fronius International

Top products of the week

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A new wallbox optimised for photovoltaics, flexible substructures also for green roofs, a mobile app for residential and C&I solar installers and a commercial storage now ready for Europe. These are our top products of the week:

© Fronius International

Fronius: New wallbox optimised for photovoltaics

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Fronius have released the Wattpilot Flex, a PV-optimised wallbox available in Home and Pro versions that has been designed for efficient electric vehicle charging using excess solar power or grid electricity.

© Vector Informatik

Top products of the week

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A safer way of installing inverters, more grid-friendly EV charging, a bifacial TOPCon glass-glass module and a home storage system with up to 66 kilowatt hours. These are our top products of the week.

© Vector Informatik
Vector Informatik

Grid-friendly charging through OCPP 2.1 integration

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Vector's software vCharM was one of the first CSMS to successfully test the current draft of OCPP 2.1 protocols against various charging station manufacturers. Functions supported by OCPP 2.1, such as bidirectional charging, represent a potential source of revenue for charging station operators.

© AHK Norway
Transportation transition

Thriving in a new electric driven world

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Across Europe, the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway. However, concerns about costs and range risk stalling progress. Russel Olive, director of vaylens, looks under the bonnet at what infrastructure developments need to be prioritised to keep pace with the move towards electromobility.

© Compleo
Compleo

Fast-charging system with 200 kilowatts of power

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Compleo Charging Solutions is launching the E-Tower 200 high-power charging (HPC) system. The charging tower is equipped with numerous features such as modular power distribution, a lighting concept and a new service approach that considerably simplify installation, operation and use.

© Smart Red
Smart Red

Wallbox with calibration certificate

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Smart Red's Pico wallbox offers efficient and versatile charging solutions with up to 22 kilowatts of power, ideal for homes, businesses and public stations. Here are more details:

© ADS-Tec
France

ADS-Tec and Paragon Mobility join forces for fast charging

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Paragon Mobility, a French company specialising in mobility infrastructure optimisation, is expanding its service portfolio to include ADS-Tec Energy’s ChargePost, a high-capacity, modular fast-charging solution.