Siemens receives a major HPC order from Turkey
The company, which is actually a manufacturer of transformers and switchgear, intends to install charging stations every 200 kilometres along the country’s highways and in a number of shopping centres. At least 150 charging stations are to be in operation by the end of the year, and the rest by February 2024, Siemens said. According to press images, the first columns are already in operation, for example at the Elya Center, a shopping centre in Ankara.
The hardware is the Sicharge D with up to 300 kW charging power. The power can either be used completely for a single vehicle or distributed among several vehicles as needed. Thanks to the dynamic power distribution, the individual power requirements of each vehicle are taken into account to optimise the charging time. With two DC fast charging ports and an optional AC charging port, up to three vehicles can be charged in parallel. With a dispenser, the system can be extended to up to 4 fast charging points. The Sicharge D has a 24-inch screen for operation.
As part of the contract, Siemens also provides backend software for control and monitoring to ensure optimal operation – for example, via cloud connection and remote control. The Munich-based company claims to be able to resolve 99 per cent of all potential faults online. This is intended to minimise time and cost factors, such as sending service teams on site.
In the statement, Siemens mentions a current forecast according to which the charging infrastructure in Turkey will increase by about 50 per cent by 2030 – to then supply up to two million e-cars with electricity. “It is expected that there will be 2.5 million electric vehicles in our country in 10 years. In addition to switching to electric vehicles, creating the infrastructure is also of great importance,” says Feridun Geçgel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Astor Energji “With our Astor Charge brand, we have taken an important step towards improving the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Turkey. Especially for DC charging stations for fast charging, an increase in installed electric power is needed.”
Astor Enerji is an Ankara-based company specialising in the manufacture of medium-voltage switchgear and compact substations. It was one of the first companies in Turkey to receive a licence from the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) to operate a charging network.
“We are delighted to be able to make a substantial contribution to the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Turkey,” says Markus Mildner, CEO eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “The combined expertise of Astor Enerji and Siemens supports the rapid implementation of the project. SICHARGE D is a perfect fit for the needs of EV drivers, and our digital services will help ensure highest availability of the future charging network.”
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