In the UAE, Powertech Mobility is a system integrator for the infrastructure surrounding electric vehicle (EV) charging. Powertech is in a good position to determine the electrical infrastructure necessary for setting up an EV charging station that complies with regional utility requirements. Powertech, a company with more than 30 years of industry experience in the low voltage power distribution sector in the UAE, has placed multiple EV charging stations all throughout the country after consulting with end users to identify the best options for electric car charging. Additionally, Powertech engineers are certified to commission, troubleshoot, and offer after-sales service for all electric vehicle charging systems, including DC (Direct Current) Chargers and the High-Power Rapid EV Charging systems through training programs with Charger OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).
Powertech Mobility has a unique advantage through its core engineering background in power distribution. “This is particularly relevant as most of the infrastructure is being installed at existing operational facilities,” says Arthi Srinivasan, Director of EV Charging Solutions at Powertech Mobility and CEO of Powertech Group of Companies. These retrofit solutions necessitate a thorough comprehension of the facility’s current power distribution and the implementation of the necessary changes to ensure the installation of the charging infrastructure without interfering with current operations.
Arthi adds, “Our mobility solutions are extremely relevant to mass transit electrification which provides greater accessibility to populations that are reliant on public transport for commute.” By offering e-scooter charging stations and other services for personal mobility, such as home charging solutions, Powertech Mobility supports inclusion.
The technologies they include in their solutions promote dynamic load management without constantly upgrading the power from the grid. “Our Energy storage solutions encourage charging through sustainable power that is not heavily reliant on upgrading the grid. Additionally, our Payment solutions for billing include diverse payment options such as QR Codes, App-based payments, RFID and POS systems,” shares Arthi. Additionally, Powertech collaborates with authorized UAE manufacturers who have a solid track record of dependability and credibility because of participation in numerous government initiatives and programs.
Speaking of customized solutions for the consumers, Arthi emphasizes, “A key component of our business is adapting our solutions to match the unique needs of our clients. We made adjustments, such as building floor-standing stations with umbrellas to accommodate the local environmental factors including temperature, dust, and humidity.” Another aspect of customization was offering cutting-edge payment options that matched their operator’s billing management requirements.
The solutions enable operators to manage and enhance the billing services for end users on the data analytics front. Operators use their charging point management software for this. Operators and system integrators like Powertech can assure minimal downtime of the charging stations, preventative maintenance, and improvement of services to end users by using data from charging transactions, logs, and charger performance. Focusing on the future of mobility, Arthi shed some light highlighting who Powertech Mobility is focused on bringing charging to every doorstep of an electric car owner.
Powertech Mobility is focused on bringing charging to the doorstep of every electric car owner. This vision is predicated on a rise in consumer adoption of electric vehicles. “We are building the solution through R&D (Reaserch and Development) and are focused on bringing innovative technologies that can optimize the charging experience for EV owners, EV service centres and the automotive sector without having to depend on permanent infrastructure within their premises,” concludes Arthi.