Ekoenergetyka presents fast-charging system for Scandinavia

The product, called Axon Side 360 DLBS, is a power supply unit that distributes the charging current to up to six satellites via dynamic load balancing. The system is thus similar to other charging systems with a power unit and slimline satellites, such as those from Kempower. Ekonergetyka’s satellites are also visually reminiscent of the Kempower solution, but have a larger display – and up to two charging points per satellite.

The name-giving 360 kW is therefore distributed across a maximum of six satellites if all charging points are occupied – 60 kW charging power is thus guaranteed. If not all charging points are occupied, the power can be allocated to other charging points in 60 kW increments. If two vehicles request the same power, it is distributed according to the “first in, first out” principle – the car that started charging first is prioritised. Suppose an additional module is available, and the power requirements vary. In that case, the system assigns the module to the vehicle whose needs are most likely to match the additional 60 kW, says Ekoenergetyka.

The permanently installed CCS cables are 4.5 metres long and equipped with a proprietary cable management system. That allows the arm to rotate up to 270 degrees, making reaching the vehicle’s charging ports easy. The SAT 400 satellites are also available in different versions, in which the charging cables’ position varies slightly.

With the basic concept of space-saving satellites at the charging station itself and the power supply unit installed at a distance, such systems make it possible to set up fast chargers in confined spaces, which would be difficult to achieve with the larger footprint of individual charging stations. Although these advantages apply internationally, Ekoenergetyka sees a need in the Scandinavian countries with their already higher proportion of electric cars to build fast chargers, not only on greenfield sites. “The charging system aims to address the needs of CPOs that are bringing infrastructure into tighter urban spaces,” the company says.

“The Nordic countries are a demanding, competitive market, so we devoted a lot of time and resources to finding out what charge point operators need, and making sure we deliver it,” says Ekoenergetyka CEO Bartosz Kubik. “If we can make it here, we can make it anywhere, so we’re confident that these new products will give us an edge in other regions as well.”

The presentation of the new charging system for Nordic CPOs follows an order from Scandinavian bus operator Nobina in February for up to 140 chargers for four bus depots in Sweden. Like these EV charging stations, the Axon Side 360 DLBS will be characterised by high reliability.

Source: Info by mail (press release), ekoenergetyka.com.pl (data SAT 400), ekoenergetyka.com.pl (data Axon Side 360 DLBS)