Connected Energy, a leading energy storage company specializing in second-life battery systems, has successfully installed its innovative energy storage solutions at two Volvo Truck & Bus dealer sites in the UK. The installations, located in Carlisle and Enfield, utilize Connected Energy’s 300kW E-STOR system to power both DC and AC electric vehicle charging stations.
The Enfield site features a configuration supporting 350kW and five 22kW electric car chargers, while the Carlisle installation supports a 150kW truck charge point and two 22kW electric car chargers. These systems ensure that both locations have sufficient power to operate high-capacity charging points, crucial for supporting Volvo’s electric truck and bus customers.
Christian Coolsaet, Managing Director at Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, highlighted the importance of high-powered charging infrastructure for supporting their electric vehicles, stating, “By installing Connected Energy’s battery energy storage systems, we can bring additional power onto the sites which helps us to move forward with the installation of high-powered charge points.”
Connected Energy’s partnership with Volvo is strengthened by Volvo’s investment in the company in the summer of 2022. Although the exact amount of the investment was not disclosed, Connected Energy secured a total of £15 million from five new investors during the investment round. This strategic investment allows Volvo to repurpose batteries from its trucks and buses, similar to a deal with Forsee.
In addition to its collaboration with Volvo, Connected Energy is actively involved in various projects, including the rollout of charging infrastructure with Swarco and a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstrator project with the city of Nottingham.
