E-mobility

An electric vehicle (EV) owner in Europe could save €450 to €2,900 every year by utilising both smart & bidirectional charging – shows Eurelectric-EY’s new study. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) plays a crucial part in this.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In France, the construction of solar canopies for parking lots has been mandatory since 2023. Paris has now issued a decree setting out the regulations and penalties for non-fulfilment in more detail.

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.

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.

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.

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'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:

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.

A solar charging station has been installed at an altitude of 4,300 metres in the Everest National Park near the roof of the world. The solar modules come from Aiko, the system technology from Huawei.

The charging stations are publicly accessible and are being built in the south of the Netherlands. The systems charge in line with the grid. A lot of emphasis was placed on cyber security in the tender.

Tesvolt Ocean, the Tesvolt Maritime Solutions division, merged with Ocean Batteries from Norway. The new joint venture has developed a battery system that aims to enable more ships in the maritime and inland shipping sector to be equipped with clean e-drives.

With the new Eyond wallbox, The Mobility House is initially offering unidirectional charging, but in the future it will also offer bidirectional charging. The device uses the existing charging flexibility and passes the financial benefits on to customers.