JOLT Energy to Install 50 Battery-Buffered High-Power Chargers in Stockholm
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JOLT Energy has secured a significant contract to establish 50 high-power charging (HPC) stations, each capable of delivering 300 kW, in the greater Stockholm area by the end of 2025. The Munich-based company views this initiative as a potential model for implementation in German cities.
Specializing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for urban areas, JOLT Energy utilizes battery-buffered charging stations that can operate without needing a robust grid connection, thanks to their integrated battery storage. This design allows for easier installation with only a low-voltage connection, enabling charging capabilities of up to 300 kW without extensive construction.
The partnership with Smart City Stockholm will see these battery-assisted HPCs set up in high-traffic urban locations, including the grounds of the royal palace in Djurgården. These chargers can provide electric vehicles with a 100-kilometer range in just five minutes, assuming the buffer battery is adequately charged, all while using a grid connection typical of a standard AC charging station at 2x 22 kW.
The high charging output means that these stations can accommodate more vehicles daily compared to traditional AC chargers, making them highly space-efficient. "This technology presents significant benefits, particularly in densely populated cities with limited parking. By maximizing space efficiency, we can create room for bike lanes, public transport, or green areas, enhancing urban living," stated Rauno Fuchs, Vice President of Government Affairs at JOLT.
Stockholm will not need to bear the higher initial costs associated with these battery-storage HPC stations. JOLT will handle the planning, financing, and operation of these fast-charging clusters as the charge point operator (CPO). In both Germany and the Netherlands, JOLT is committed to sustainably expanding its public charging network on private properties in major cities like Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, The Hague, and Rotterdam.
This project in Stockholm will involve collaboration with the city, and the charging stations will be positioned on public land. JOLT Energy anticipates that this flagship initiative will positively influence other markets by demonstrating the efficacy of its urban cluster strategy in public spaces.
"We encourage city leaders in Germany to explore our collaboration with Stockholm and other forward-thinking European cities to leverage this knowledge," said JOLT CEO Maurice Neligan. "By working together, we can swiftly deploy solutions for a rapid and cost-effective expansion of HPC charging infrastructure in public areas, without adding financial strain to municipal budgets."
Nils Blom, project manager for the City of Stockholm, remarked, "Partnering with JOLT Energy is crucial for us to meet our ambitious climate objectives. It exemplifies a technology that facilitates ultra-fast charging in regions with constrained grid capacity."
JOLT Energy is not the only company in the market offering battery-powered fast chargers; ADS-TEC Energy also develops and supplies similar charging solutions. In fact, JOLT Energy has utilized ADS-TEC's ChargeBox in several projects and relies on their technology for its own MerlinOne column, which features a large display.
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