Kempower has signed a framework agreement with DP World to supply dc fast-charging infrastructure across the company’s Canadian port terminals. The first phase will deploy 46 Kempower Satellite charging points with a combined 4.4 MW of power in Vancouver, Fraser Surrey, and Prince Rupert.
The charging infrastructure will support electrified service vehicles and container-handling equipment used in terminal operations.
DP World plans to standardize the charging architecture across its Canadian sites, providing a common platform that can be expanded as additional equipment is electrified.
Kempower’s distributed architecture separates the power-conversion hardware from the individual charging points. Central Power Units convert ac to dc and feed multiple Satellites, allowing the charging points to be positioned around the terminal while the higher-power equipment remains centralized.
Dynamic power distribution allows available charging capacity to be reassigned among connected vehicles and equipment during charging. That can help operators use the installed power more efficiently as equipment demand changes throughout the day.
The modular Power Units also provide redundancy. Individual modules or charging points can be isolated for service while the remaining system continues operating, which is especially relevant in port environments where charging downtime can affect equipment availability.
Individual installations under the framework agreement will be ordered according to DP World’s electrification plans and operational requirements.
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