Schmees Heavy Duty Fast Charging Project Germany

Customer:

Schmees

Location:

Rede, Germany

Time:

2025 04

Customer Requirement

Schmees, a German renewable energy pioneer, is dedicated to accelerating the shift toward sustainable mobility. With the rapid growth of heavy-duty commercial vehicles alongside passenger EVs, Schmees needed a high-power, scalable, and reliable charging solution to serve the increasing flow of logistics traffic in its energy park. The key challenge was to deliver ultra-fast charging performance without compromising on operational reliability and efficiency under continuous heavy load.

The Challenge

Designing infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles requires addressing a set of highly specific operational challenges. One of the primary requirements for Schmees was accessibility, ensuring that truck drivers could approach and charge their vehicles without the need to uncouple their semi-trailers. At the same time, the system needed to deliver exceptionally high charging power to meet the demands of modern e-trucks, while maintaining a high level of availability to support continuous operation in logistics environments. Beyond these functional requirements, the project also aimed to create a visually appealing and user-friendly charging environment that enhances the overall driver experience.

Our Solution

Sungrow deployed a 480 kW ultra-fast charging station, featuring four liquid-cooled charging terminals. This configuration enables simultaneous high-power charging for both heavy-duty trucks and passenger cars, minimizing fleet downtime while offering convenience for individual EV drivers. Leveraging advanced isolated air-cooling technology and a rugged system design, the solution guarantees safe, efficient, and stable performance in demanding operating environments.

Project Advantages

Meeting Diverse Needs

Supports both heavy-duty trucks and passenger EVs, making it the ideal solution for a mixed-traffic logistics hub like Backcharge Heavy.

Ultra-Fast Charging

Delivers up to 480 kW output with liquid-cooled terminals, enabling faster turnarounds and higher operational efficiency for fleets.

Reliable & Durable

The proprietary Isolated Air-Cooling System keeps power modules dust-free and moisture-resistant, reducing wear, minimizing maintenance, and extending product lifetime.

Sustainable Partnership

By combining Sungrow’s high-power charging with its own renewable energy supply, Schmees achieves greener operations and maximizes carbon reduction.