The mobility revolution is gaining momentum! That is why this workshop is dedicated to power electronics system technology for megawatt charging (MCS) of battery electric vehicles e.g. trucks. The focus is not on individual charging stations, but on larger facilities such as charging parks on motorways, in cities or on commercial sites. 

With all the system engineering challenges that exist in the truck itself and at the MCS charging station, it should not be overlooked that the electrical power also has to be provided. Today's charging stations will become larger industrial facilities in terms of system performance. Studies predict that by 2035, motorways will require system capacities of 8-30 MVA, depending on the size of the traffic hub. This corresponds roughly to the connected load of a small town. Therefore, the power electronics system technology of the energy supply has to be taken into account, considering such systems as hybrid power plants with PV and battery storage, or to plan for DC distribution grids within the system in the future in order to be able to provide the high power levels in a cost-efficient way. 

The power requirements of large fast-charging stations in cities or at large freight forwarders in business parks also pose challenges for the grid. It will not always be possible to expand the grid quickly and cost-effectively in these locations, and solutions are needed to support the grid or optimise power flows. 

Further MCS applications will be discussed e.g. for e-buses, catenary-free trams, or in vessels e.g. electric ferries. The mobility transition and the energy transition have many commonalities that must be exploited as synergy effects. 

Target group: Developers and managers in the fields of power electronics, grids, plant and urban planning who want to learn about current requirements and future developments in fastcharging parks.

All presentations and discussions will be in English language.