E-mobility

In contrast to the prevailing pessimism, electric cars are seeing significant growth in the European Union, with Germany and two other countries performing particularly well.

E-Systems and Kontron Solar have unveiled a new solution for optimised electric car charging using solar power. The system includes an intelligent wallbox and an inverter.

The groundbreaking charging technology enables electric cars to store and return electricity to the grid, potentially saving billions for both energy suppliers and drivers.

Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. New regulations now set out the specific requirements and penalties for non-compliance.

Electric vehicle owners in Europe could save between €450 and €2,900 annually by using both smart and bidirectional charging, according to a new study by Eurelectric and EY. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology will play a key role in unlocking these savings.

Soltech business E-Mobility has signed a deal with Elisby Fastigheter to design and install 100 charging points for commercial properties and apartment buildings in the municipality of Nacka. New EU requirements provide momentum.

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

Car parks that combine solar canopies with green strips don’t just deliver clean, low-cost electricity but also reduce irrigation needs by shading plants from the summer heat.

Distributor Segen Ltd has entered into a three-year partnership with POSTX to offer zero-emission deliveries to residential solar installers in the UK by using pods (box trailers) pulled by electric cars instead of conventional ICE vans or trucks.

Electric cars can do much more than “just” drive quietly and without exhaust fumes. With bidirectional charging technology, they can store electricity and feed it back into the grid. The latest study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that this could save Europe's energy suppliers and motorists billions.

The energy and charging platform for the semi-public sector is extending its European reach with a move into the French market – one of Europe’s key regions for e-mobility.

New data from New AutoMotive, a UK NGO, shows that electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever in UK, with over one in four new cars sold in February being fully electric. BEV registrations soared 37.4% compared to February 2024, reaching 25.66% of the market—up from 17.97% last year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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 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.

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'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.

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.