The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selected Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, which will help reduce carbon emissions, boost adoption of EVs, by addressing so-called range anxiety and lay the groundwork for a more connected, and sustainable transportation system.
Ten Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW ultra-fast chargers will be installed on the highways in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW ultra-fast chargers
To meet the changing market demands, the chargers have a scalable power up to 300 kW and can be expanded with additional external dispensers, for up to two additional charging cables.
All of the Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW ultra-fast chargers are cloud-connected devices, which allow operators to monitor and manage the chargers remotely.
UAE’s drive for nationwide carbon footprint reduction
The UAE is committed and working with confidence to reduce the nationwide carbon footprint"
“The UAE is committed and working with confidence to reduce the nationwide carbon footprint, by working on the demand side, supply-side and working on our different energies and future technologies, to reduce our carbon footprint,” said His Excellency - Sharif Salim Al Olama, the Undersecretary, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure UAE.
Sharif Salim Al Olama adds, “Electric vehicles are integral to this effort, and providing this fast, efficient and convenient EV corridor is a crucial step in the energy transition.”
Command-and-control system
Siemens will provide the charging infrastructure equipment, control and monitoring software, as well as training and commissioning support for the new network. The command-and-control system allows full monitoring and control of all units, and provides the foundation for the next phase of the project, which is to build an app for drivers to access and book chargers.
“We are proud to support the sustainability program in the United Arab Emirates with our EV charging solution,” said Birgit Dargel, the Vice President of Sales eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, adding “This project in the UAE continues the success story of our public fast charger Sicharge D. With a peak efficiency of 96 percent, it is one of the most efficient high-power DC chargers currently available.”
Real-time information and flexibility
Birgit Dargel adds, “Its communication ability with the Cloud provides operators with real-time information and flexibility, to manage their charging network. Its intuitive, height adjustable 24” touchscreen display, as well as its elegant appearance, guarantees a great user experience.”
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure UAE and Siemens signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in October 2021, in order to establish a long-term partnership that will aid the Ministry’s sustainability and digitalization targets.
National EV Charging Corridor
In addition to transportation, the discussions include smart building technologies, microgrid and industrial energy management and intelligent substations on the grid edge. The national EV Charging Corridor is the first project that will be delivered under the MOU framework.