Finnish EV charging infrastructure provider Kempower has developed next-generation chargers based on silicon carbide (SiC). It should be noted that Kempower will receive funding in the amount of 10 million euros for the development of electric mobility. A contract has been signed to supply DC charging solutions for heavy-duty vehicles to Milence, a joint venture between Traton Group, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. The company plans to begin shipping next-generation chargers to customers in the first quarter and to North American markets in the second quarter of 2024.
“With the next generation charger platform, we are releasing the Kempower Version 2 power module using silicon carbide (SiC) technology. Based on early customer pilots and accelerated durability testing, the new technology delivers grid-friendly power flow with very low THD levels, increased efficiency and a wide operating temperature range.
With increased efficiency and a power factor of up to 0.98 PF, electrical infrastructure costs can be reduced while providing the same charging power for electric vehicles as the previous design. Other benefits include improved electrical compatibility with existing locations, as well as helping to improve network resiliency for large EV charger deployments,” says Kempower chief market officer Jussi Vanhanen.