ADS-TEC Energy, a global provider of battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, and Salzburg AG, a regional energy and infrastructure provider in Austria, announced the successful technical pre-qualification of the ChargePost fast charging system for participation in the Austrian ancillary services market.
With this approval, Salzburg AG has integrated ChargePost into its virtual power plant, where it now contributes to maintaining grid stability. The pre-qualification confirms that ChargePost can deliver short-term power adjustments to help stabilize grid frequency.
While the approval is specific to Austria’s market rules, it highlights a broader opportunity for battery-integrated fast charging systems as grids around the world move toward more flexible, distributed, and digitally managed architectures.
The same technical characteristics that enabled ChargePost to qualify in Austria — fast response times, bidirectional power capability, and precise controllability — are increasingly relevant in North American and global markets exploring ways to integrate distributed energy resources into ancillary services programs.
ChargePost combines ultra-fast dc charging of up to 300 kW with up to 201 kWh of battery capacity, even when connected to a standard low-voltage grid. Its integrated storage and intelligent energy management enable:
- Peak shaving capabilities
- Reduced grid connection costs
- Stable operation and full-power EV charging at any time
These capabilities demonstrate how battery-buffered fast charging can operate efficiently and reliably, even in areas with limited local grid capacity or high interconnection costs, challenges shared across Europe, the United States, and other growing EV markets.
ADS-TEC Energy has also won a tender from Salzburg AG for 20 additional ChargePost systems. This commitment reflects the importance of the two companies’ strategic partnership as they continue to expand battery-supported fast charging infrastructure in the region.
ChargePost’s prequalification demonstrates that it meets criteria traditionally reserved for standalone, utility-scale battery systems. This compact multi-use architecture — fast charging and grid support in a single system — offers utilities and charging operators a scalable model that can be adapted to other regions as regulatory frameworks for distributed energy resources continue to evolve.
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