Shell launched the first MegaWatt charger for trucks & ships in the Netherlands in collaboration with EST-Floattech

Shell has developed and commissioned its first megawatt charger at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). Both electric trucks and electric ships can use the charging system. The capacity of the megawatt charger is approximately equal to three regular 350kW fast chargers that trucks now charge with. EST-Floattech | Energy Storage Solutions delivered the first containerized marine battery system capable to be charged by the MegaWatt charger to Shell.

This charger is specifically designed for heavier vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and ships, to quickly transfer a large amount of power. As a result, waiting times are shorter, and they can get back on the road faster. This makes switching to electric transport more attractive, allowing us to take significant steps towards a zero emission future.

Green energy from 3,600 solar panels

The megawatt charger is connected to ETCA's own micro-electricity grid. This smart grid enables integration between energy supply, energy storage and energy demand. The ETCA microgrid includes 3,600 rooftop solar panels, battery storage, 119 EV chargers for regular cars, a hydrogen electrolyser and other research equipment.

Suitable for a wide range of vehicles

The loading system is equipped with two separate loading arms. One rotating arm is intended for electric ships, the other arm operates heavy electric trucks and buses. Shell hopes that this will create a universal standard and that it will no longer be necessary to work with different cables or couplings.

By placing a second adapter on each charging arm, the megawatt charger at ETCA is suitable for a wide range of vessels, vehicles and battery types for fast and flexible charging. Although the megawatt charger is a test setup, it is ready for use and vehicles and ships with a megawatt charging option can now visit by appointment.