Why is it important to maintain the charging pile?

The importance of maintaining charging piles lies in the fact that influences by the changeable environment and ageing inner parts can cause various faults. Regular examination and maintenance are necessary during both product storage and using processes.

What is a charging pile?

A charging pile is a type of outdoor charging station with waterproof, dustproof, and corrosion proof functions and an environmental protection design, featuring a protection grade of IP 54.

Why do I need to increase the charging power?

Increasing the charging power requires an increased operating voltage to make sure the current is kept within reasonable limits for the cable's size and cost, and implies the necessity to properly design and dimension the microgrid or the subgrid where the charging stations are installed.

What is the AC charging infrastructure?

The ac charging infrastructure, both for private installations and for public ones, is simple but power limited. Level 1 ac chargers work at 120 V ac, delivering at maximum 2 kW; level 2 is capable of 240 V ac and 20 kW and the power conversion from ac to dc is, for both, demanded to the vehicle on-board charger.

How can electric energy be stored in batteries?

With the same principle, we can store electric energy in batteries using electrons and chemistry. This energy can be then utilized to boost an EV charge to keep the grid stable by shaving the peaks of power or to provide supply in case of blackout. The mobility market is changing.

Will a fast charging station replace a petrol station?

Direct current (dc) fast charging stations will replace, or integrate, petrol stations. Renewable energies will be used to power them, such as solar and wind. People will desire to charge their EVs in less than 15 minutes and they won't want to wait in a queue for a unique charging pile.