Kempower installs first megawatt charging stations in Denmark and Sweden

The relatively new MCS megawatt charging system was developed primarily for lorries and is designed to ensure that lorries are fully charged within the prescribed 45-minute breaks. After all, trucks have particularly high energy requirements and often consume around 100 kWh per 100 kilometres – as a result, the batteries are often relatively empty after just a few hours, even though the battery systems are many times larger than those in passenger cars.

That is why Kempower introduced its first MCS charging system for heavy-duty vehicles last year, which operates at a current of up to 1,500 amps and delivers 1.2 megawatts (MW) of power. The system is called ‘Kempower Mega Satellite’ and, for the best possible compatibility, has a liquid-cooled MCS plug as well as a CCS plug – after all, very few electric trucks are currently compatible with MCS.

At the inauguration of the first MCS charging station in Sweden at logistics company Alfredsson Transport in Norrköping, the combination of MCS and CCS was put to use right away, as one Scania truck was connected to MCS and another to CCS. This resulted in a total charging capacity of 864 kW. Of this, 728 kW was accounted for by the truck with MCS and the rest by the truck with CCS.

Joakim Gimholt, Chief Engineer Charging & Power Distribution at Scania’s parent company Traton, says: “This is a historic moment – Our MCS Scania truck charging with Kempower at 1000A at Erik Alfredsson’s public truck depot in Norrköping. This brings electric transport to a completely new height. Now long-distance electric transports can become reality with fully charged trucks within the statutory 45-minute breaks.”

According to Kempower, the system, with its maximum output of 1.2 MW, is future-proof because it already takes into account the higher charging capacities of future electric trucks. And in the case of Alfredsson Transport, it also shows how well it can be integrated into a setting that includes a photovoltaic system and battery storage. To balance the grid connection and reduce dependence on peak loads, the depot is supplemented by a 1.2 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) from Polarium and a 400 kWp solar PV park. The system is optimised by Kempower’s energy management system (EMS).

Kempower has also recently installed its first megawatt charging station in Denmark, in collaboration with GodEnergi for the Danske Fragtmænd truck depot in Odense. According to Kempower, megawatt charging technology offers unprecedented charging speeds, drastically reducing downtime and making the switch realistic for companies with long-distance fleets. The company sees great potential in the Danish market. More than 40 truck depots in Denmark are already equipped with Kempower chargers.

Erik Kanerva, Sales Manager Northern Europe at Kempower, said: “Denmark is setting a powerful example for Europe and the world. By investing in truck charging infrastructure, the country is not only reducing emissions but also paving the way for scalable, future-proof logistics. We’re proud to contribute to this transformation.”

Kanerva is also referring to a new subsidy programme for the green transition in heavy goods transport, which was launched at short notice. The Danish government is providing 352.5 million Danish kroner (approx. 47 million euros) to support logistics companies in investing in electric trucks and charging infrastructure. Applications for the funding programme must be submitted by 30 September 2025. Funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each company can receive up to 4 million Danish kroner in funding.

kempower.com (Sweden), kempower.com (Denmark)

This article was first published by Florian Treiß for electrive’s German edition.