Government incentives push first Kempower megawatt charging system in Denmark
The ultra-fast charging station is located at logistics firm Danske Fragtmænd’s Odense depot. The project was pushed by the Danish government’s new electric trucking subsidy programme. More into details, the Funding Scheme for the Green Transition of Heavy Transport opened on 3 September, and will see the government pledge DKK 352.5 million (approx. EUR 47 million).
In collaboration with GodEnergi, Finnish charging system manufacturer Kempower has recently installed very first megawatt charging system in Denmark. The ultra-fast charging station is located at logistics firm Danske Fragtmænd’s Odense depot. Indeed, the project marks a huge step forward for truck charging technology both in Denmark and globally.
Kempower’s megawatt charging system
Denmark is a key market for Kempower, a Nordic company founded in Finland, and the site in Odense is just one of over 40 truck depots in Denmark that are equipped with Kempower’s chargers. The project was pushed by the Danish government’s new electric trucking subsidy programme. More into details, the Funding Scheme for the Green Transition of Heavy Transport opened on 3 September, and will see the government pledge DKK 352.5 million (approx. EUR 47 million) to support logistics companies to invest in electric trucks and charging infrastructure.
Technically speaking, the megawatt charging station in Odense, which will see power levels of up to 1.2 MW used to charge compatible heavy-duty e-trucks in as little as 45 minutes. Erik Kanerva, Director of Sales, North Europe at Kempower, said: “Denmark is setting a powerful example for Europe and the world. By investing in truck charging infrastructure, the country is not only reducing emissions but also paving the way for scalable, future-proof logistics. We’re proud to contribute to this transformation”.
