Energy Transition in Logistics
Paderborn, 12 August 2024. INTILION, an energy storage provider based in Paderborn, has equipped DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, with energy storage systems on behalf of the Wiesbaden-based company Ampermo. Together with other partners, Ampermo is constructing a comprehensive system consisting of an 835 kWp solar power plant and a high-power charging infrastructure with a capacity of 480 kW. From now on, this system will supply electricity to the logistics company’s electric fleet at the transhipment terminal in Neufahrn, Bavaria. A key component of the charging park is the commercial storage system consisting of eleven INTILION | scaleblocs each with a capacity of 73 kWh.
Grid booster for e-trucks
Many logistics companies are transitioning their truck fleets to electric vehicles and are upgrading transhipment terminals with charging infrastructure accordingly. However, the grid connections are often not designed to handle the high power output required by the charging stations. “Our battery storage systems act as an extension to the grid connection. They provide the necessary additional energy during charging, ensuring that all E-trucks can be charged quickly and efficiently,” explains Manuel Schmidt, Chief Sales Officer at INTILION. The entire system is controlled by an intelligent energy management system. Ampermo serves as the investor, owner, and operator of the facility.
Sustainable freight transport
Road freight transport currently accounts for around one-third of the CO2 emissions in the transport sector. However, due to high acquisition costs and a lack of charging infrastructure, E-trucks have so far been less attractive to haulage companies. The German federal government has also recognised the need for a comprehensive charging infrastructure. With the Master Plan “Ladeinfrastruktur II” (charging infrastructure II), extensive measures have been adopted for E-trucks for the first time. High-speed charging infrastructure for trucks is to be installed at around 350 locations. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with support from Autobahn GmbH des Bundes and the National Charging Infrastructure Coordination Centre, was launched in early July.
About INTILION
INTILION AG is a leading provider of innovative, highly scalable and integrable energy storage solutions (ESS) with a comprehensive range of services, primarily for use in system-relevant and critical infrastructures such as commercial, industrial and grid applications. The storage capacities of the company’s intelligent lithium-ion-based ESS products range from 70 kWh to 100 MWh. INTILION’s portfolio of solutions and services is leading the way to a decarbonised, flexible and digital energy sector, enabling the transition towards climate-neutral, renewable and clean energy use. The company’s customers include local, regional and international utilities and energy distributors, as well as system distributors and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors within Europe. INTILION AG is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, and belongs to the family-owned HOPPECKE Group, with a heritage of more than 95 years of expertise and engineering excellence in batteries. INTILION AG employs more than 100 people and is celebrating its 5th company anniversary in April 2024. For further information, please visit https://intilion.com.
About Ampermo
Ampermo GmbH is a provider of sustainable energy solutions for industry and commerce, offering integrated solutions combin-ing photovoltaic systems, battery storage, charging infrastructure, and intelligent energy management. The company operates as a partner, acting as an investor, operator, and electricity supplier. This approach eliminates the need for customers to make investments, allowing them to focus their resources on their core business.
Founded in 2021 and based in Wiesbaden, the company implements projects in logistics, industry, and commerce, as well as in open spaces and large-scale battery storage. All projects are tailored, planned, and executed according to customer needs, sup-ported by a selected network of Tier-1 hardware and software providers.
For more information, visit: [https://www.ampermo.com/](https://www.ampermo.com/)
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