Protection of the charging infrastructure
Lightning and surge protection for electromobilty charging stations
Charging stations are required where electric vehicles are parked for an extended period of time: at work, at home, at park + ride sites, in multi-storey car parks, in underground car parks, at bus stops (electric busses) etc.
Therefore, more and more charging stations (both a.c. and d.c.) are currently being installed in private, semi-public, and public areas – and consequently there is an increasing interest in comprehensive protection concepts. These vehicles are too expensive and the investments too high to run the risk of lightning and surge damage.
Thunderstorms – Risk for the electronic circuitry
In case of a thunderstorm, the sensitive electronic circuitry for the controller, counter and communication system is particularly at risk. Satellite systems whose charging points are interconnected can be immediately destroyed by a single lightning strike.
Surge damage
A nearby lightning strike often also damages the infrastructure. Therefore, it is highly probable that such surges will damage the vehicle during a charging process. Electric vehicles typically have an electric strength of up to 2,500 V – however, a lightning strike can produce a voltage 20 times higher than that.
Protect your investments – Prevent damage
Depending on the location and type of threat, an individually adapted lightning and surge protection concept is required.
Contact us – ideally already at the design stage. Together we will find the optimal solution for your special project and your specific requirements.
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