12 July, 2024
chargEV unveils advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology for EV charging infrastructure
chargEV, the pioneer and leading Charge Point Operator (“CPO”) in Malaysia and a business of Yinson GreenTech, recently unveiled its Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) for EV charging infrastructure development at The International Gallery, KLGCC Resort.
At the event, chargEV successfully completed the inaugural live product demonstration of the BESS, which will support two 120kW DC fast chargers with 4 charging plugs and one 22kW AC charger with 2 charging plugs, offering a total of 6 charging bays for the community when operational. Esteemed guests included Tuan Mohammed Rashdan bin Mohd Yusof, Chairman of Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Malaysia’s Energy Commission), Ir. Dr. Sanjayan Velautham, Chief Operating Officer, Suruhanjaya Tenaga and Datuk Lai Shu Wei, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of Sime Darby Property.
chargEV’s BESS, developed for Malaysia’s unique power profile, will address existing power supply limitations by integrating an energy storage buffer between the energy grid and the charging station. The stable and optimised power supplied through the BESS allows EVs to be charged faster while also providing peak-shaving benefits to site owners. Designed, developed, and assembled in Malaysia by the chargEV team to comply with the highest international standards, this energy management technology will complement chargEV’s end-to-end solution for site owners, ensuring a seamless charging ecosystem. Bringing these elements together, chargEV presents a comprehensive energy solution for Malaysia towards meeting the government’s sustainability goals, which include installing 10,000 EV charging stations in the country by 2025.
“Unlike other energy storage solutions that are currently available in the market, our BESS works in harmony with our charging stations, allowing us to create a low harmonic distortion solution that can provide uninterrupted power supply to EV chargers even in the event of temporary grid outages,” said SengTeong Chua, Managing Director of chargEV. “At chargEV, we believe our role is not just to install charging stations for site owners but to work as a partner of Suruhanjaya Tenaga in developing and implementing innovations that complement the energy grid while we scale up our offerings to meet the growing demand for reliable and efficient EV charging across the country.”
Datuk Lai Shu Wei, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of Sime Darby Property said: “We are pleased to partner with chargEV to enhance mobility and connectivity within our premier township. This initiative underscores our dedication to a sustainable future and provides our KLGCC Resort homebuyers with an elevated lifestyle experience. Moreover, partnering with industry leaders such as chargEV enables us to offer EV drivers convenient access to fast, on-the-go and reliable charging solutions.”
A Promising Future for Electrification
chargEV’s integrated BESS solution will enable unprecedented deployment of fast charging systems across Malaysia by supplementing the energy grid, especially in sites that have previously been deemed unsuitable due to a lack of power supply. This includes facilities along highways, suburban areas and high traffic urban locations, which are considered as high priority areas for the development of EV infrastructure.
The BESS is a critical development for chargEV’s sustainable innovation journey. In the long term, the technology opens up new avenues for integrating renewable energy sources in powering Malaysia’s EVs, and it will also be able to provide a second life for EV batteries through reconditioning as part of the BESS. In the immediate future, the company plans to work closely with current charging site owners to provide more charging stations or upgrade existing stations to include fast charging capabilities through integration with the BESS. It also hopes to work closely with Suruhanjaya Tenaga to continue developing comprehensive energy management solutions across Malaysia.
