Helios DC Energy Station
Current/OS Partners Involved:
Schneider Electric, World4Solar, Enteligent
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
Setup
2024
Context
This system was implemented by Schneider Electric. This project demonstrated that DC Power was a faster, lower cost and simpler methodology to install Solar + Battery Energy Storage and EV Charging in under 3 months.
Implementation
· Off Grid Solar + Battery + EV Charging
· Load Curtailment when sources become limited
· Current/OS architecture for load management
Benefits
· Renewable Energy to charge EVs
· Fast deployment of EV Charging
· Ability to provide Emergency Power during grid outages
· Lowering Carbon Emissions while charging EVs
· Bridge solution when grid interconnects are long-lead
· Efficiency gains and higher energy density compared with an AC solution
Quote
“Schneider Electric’s innovation mindset shines through in this project, which harnesses the latest technology, including Direct Current Power Distribution, to provide truly clean, low-cost, and efficient EV charging.”
Chris Evanich, Schneider Electirc New Energy Landscape Commercial Leader
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