Nationwide net of electricity service stations for e-cars planned in the Netherlands
Electric mobility is finally getting into gear now. In Germany most of the electric service and charging stations are located in the Ruhr District and the Metropolitan area of Nuremberg. But that’s not enough by far!
A good example for expansion projects in Europe can be seen in the Netherlands where Michiel Langezaal and Bart Lubbers have taken on the challenge of providing a nationwide grid of service stations for e-cars along the highways. 250 of those stations will be built within the next two years. We are not just talking about simple charging stations but small buildings similar to regular gas stations – only more beautiful – and covered with solar.
The roof will be done as an arch-like steel-structure with the FATH Energyroof on top, which is an in-roof solar solution with frameless modules. The patented substructure was specifically altered to fit its new purpose as a rounded roof.
At present there are two prototype projects being built until the end of April. The other stations will be gradually built until the end of 2014. The total solar volume amounts to approximately 3MW for FATH Solar.
Let’s hope that the FastNed concept will be an inspiration for similar projects in Germany and Europe.
FATH Solar – Innovation Integrated
FATH Solar offers photovoltaic systems for residential and industrial buildings as well as ground mounted systems in the field. The company’s headquarters are in Spalt, Germany and operates in an international setup since its foundation in 2008. FATH Solar focuses on innovative new products and solutions and has been awarded multiple times with renowned industry prices, i.e. the enerGaϊa Trophée Innovation énergie renouvelable, the Bavarian Energyprice 2012 as well as the red dot award with honorable mention for the remarkably beautiful design.
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