Title: Delta Electronics to Speed up Electric Truck & Bus Charging with 1MW Systems
Delta reveals megawatt-capacity charging stations
Hey there! Here's the scoop on Delta Electronics Inc's latest move in the electric vehicle (EV) charging game.
This electronic components maker just announced that they're cooking up some serious firepower for EV charging – specifically, 1 megawatt charging systems tailored for big rigs like electric trucks and buses. According to a recent news release, these bad boys can juice up heavy-duty EVs in a flash, capable of delivering a whopping 1 megawatt of power. And they've got the guts to handle a max current of 1,500 amperes and an output of 1,250 volts.
Want to know the best part? If everything pans out, these systems could start rolling off the production line as early as the first half of next year! A company rep hinted at this timeline, but warned that it all depends on a successful run during the development and testing phases.
And here's a fun fact for you: With a power cabinet, these systems can be beefed up to a capacity of 3 megawatts. While the exact capacity of this beefed-up solution is still being tested, it's safe to say these chargers can pack a punch.
Delta's got its eyes set on Taiwanese fleet operators and logistics companies as it seeks to diversify its markets. As these locations often cover vast territories and accommodate various types of vehicles, it makes sense for Delta to offer charging solutions for logistics and large electric trucks, too.
But that's not all. Delta's latest venture extends beyond EV charging. The company's also dabbling in the microgrid sector as the surging electricity consumption from AI-related applications and data centers continues to grow. Delta Energy System Solution Business Department vice general manager, Chen Chih-min, remarks that microgrids offer a flexible and resilient energy solution, helping to boost grid resilience, minimize dependence on the main grid, and meet the increasing power demand – especially from sectors like AI and data centers.
Delta's microgrid solutions integrate solar, storage, and control systems to optimize energy and can be used in a multitude of sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential applications. So while we're all excited about Delta's innovative EV charging solutions, it seems the company has a lot up its sleeve to keep us charged up for the future!
Sources:
- [2] Delta Electronics Inc Press Release, dated October 5, 2022.
- [3] Delta Electronics Inc Technical Document, dated October 16, 2022.
- The earliest these 1 megawatt charging systems for electric trucks and buses from Delta Electronics Inc could start being produced is the first half of next year, but only if the development and testing phases are successful.
- The Delta Energy System Solution Business Department is also focusing on advancing microgrid technology, aiming to provide a flexible and resilient energy solution that can meet the increasing power demand from sectors like AI and data centers.
- With a power cabinet, Delta's 1 megawatt charging systems can be enhanced to reach a capacity of 3 megawatts, although the exact capacity of this enhanced solution is still being tested.
