Swiss-based building materials group Holcim is partnering with charging infrastructure provider GreenWay to deploy high-powered charging stations for electric construction machinery and trucks at multiple industrial sites across Poland. The initiative is part of Holcim’s broader decarbonisation strategy and aims to support electrification in demanding environments such as quarries, cement plants, mills, and ports.
GreenWay has so far equipped four Holcim locations with charging stations, with three additional sites currently in the planning phase. Each station delivers up to 400 kW of charging capacity, with a total installed capacity of 1.3 MW. Holcim plans to scale this figure to 3 MW in the coming months. The infrastructure is designed exclusively for heavy-duty electric equipment including wheel loaders, excavators, and tippers.
“Reducing emissions in our operations isn’t just a matter of ambition, but of a specific action plan that we’re implementing step by step,” said Michał Głowacki, General Manager of Aggregates at Holcim Polska. “We wanted reliable solutions that would perform well in a demanding work environment while also being ready for further development. That’s why we chose to partner with GreenWay.”
The charging systems are engineered for rugged industrial use. Installed in dust-tight containers and placed on reinforced foundations, the chargers feature liquid cooling to ensure durability under extreme conditions. Photos released by Holcim confirm that the satellite chargers are manufactured by Kempower.
“Implementing a project in such difficult conditions as mines, grinding plants, or cement plants is a completely different challenge than our daily implementations,” said Aleksander Czapczyk, Chief Commercial Officer of the GreenWay Group. “Good technology is not enough. We need solutions that are resistant to extreme conditions and comply with rigorous safety procedures.”
GreenWay is overseeing the end-to-end delivery of the project, including technical assessments, grid connections, and long-term operation and maintenance. The deployment reflects a growing trend in the electrification of heavy industry, where logistics firms and industrial operators are increasingly investing in tailored charging solutions for high-utilisation, off-road equipment.
Holcim, which operates in 45 countries with a workforce of approximately 48,000, has made significant strides toward fleet electrification. Earlier this year, it announced plans to integrate 1,000 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks into its operations, complementing a previous order for 130 Volvo electric trucks as part of a wider agreement for up to 1,000 vehicles by 2030.