Volkswagen Sachsen Repurposes 96 MEB Cell Modules for Innovative Fast-Charging Park
The forward-looking initiative by Volkswagen Sachsen has seen 96 MEB cell modules repurposed for a groundbreaking fast-charging park coupled with a mega power bank. This innovative approach underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and the future of electric mobility.
Reusing Batteries: A Strategic Move
In the view of Karen Kutzner, the managing director for finance and controlling at Volkswagen Sachsen, reusing batteries is not just an environmentally conscious act but a strategic move that aligns with the shift towards electric mobility. The power storage container exemplifies a practical, cost-effective solution that breathes a second life into cell modules at the end of their service cycle.
Powering the Future of Charging Infrastructure
The automotive power bank concept paves the way for addressing limitations posed by grid capacities, offering a feasible solution for locations where robust charging infrastructure is needed. By repurposing batteries into a large battery storage unit, Volkswagen Sachsen presents an economical alternative to traditional transformer stations, ensuring a swift and sustainable energy supply without straining the electricity grid.
Transforming Charging Capabilities
The fast-charging park at the Zwickau plant boasts four charging stations, each capable of delivering an output of 150 kW, with a flexibility to split into dual 75 kW outputs. This setup enables up to eight vehicles to charge simultaneously, powered by renewable energy sources like adjacent photovoltaic installations. With a commitment to green energy since 2017, Volkswagen Sachsen ensures that all vehicles charging at the facility run on 100% renewable energy.
Audi’s Early Adoption
Drawing inspiration from Audi’s successful implementation of a similar solution in Nuremberg, Volkswagen Sachsen incorporates used lithium-ion batteries from Audi test vehicles into container cubes, which serve as buffer storage for direct-current electricity at the charging park.
Conclusion
Volkswagen Sachsen’s initiative to repurpose MEB cell modules for a fast-charging park with a mega power bank not only underscores their dedication to sustainability but also sets a precedent for innovative approaches to enhancing charging infrastructure in the electric mobility sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vehicles can charge simultaneously at the fast-charging park in Zwickau?
The fast-charging park at the Zwickau plant can accommodate up to eight vehicles charging at the same time.
Where does the electricity powering the charging park at the Zwickau plant come from?
The electricity for the charging park at the Zwickau plant is sourced from adjacent photovoltaic installations and other renewable energy sources, in line with Volkswagen Sachsen’s commitment to green energy since 2017.
What is the significance of repurposing used lithium-ion batteries for the power storage container?
Repurposing used lithium-ion batteries for the power storage container offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution that avoids overburdening the electricity grid while providing high-capacity energy storage for fast-charging infrastructure.
