Hybrid charging depot in Bad Nauheim, Germany: ensev and EEBC rely on Kempower technology
The Stadtwerke Bad Nauheim and their subsidiary Ensev GmbH have inaugurated the new “Am Taubenbaum” charging depot. For the first time in the Greater Frankfurt Area in Germany, the facility combines the charging of electric city buses with publicly accessible fast-charging points for private EVs. The installation was carried out by the e-mobility specialist EEBC and is equipped with state-of-the-art Kempower technology.
Hybrid charging infrastructure for buses and private EVs
The charging depot represents an important step in electrifying the city bus network. While the bus fleet is primarily charged overnight, the infrastructure serves private and commercial EVs during the day. This time-based separation maximizes the use of available space and reduces investment costs.
Dennis Zährl, authorized officer at Ensev GmbH, explains: “With the charging depot, we have created a flexible and cost-effective infrastructure model that serves both public transport and private vehicles optimally. We are committed to electromobility – and Kempower technology provides the reliable backbone for this.”
Eight fast-charging points with modular Kempower technology
The depot includes a total of eight fast-charging points:
- Public area: three charging stations with six connectors (CCS), up to 150 kW, accessible during the day
- Reserved bus area: two charging stations exclusively for city buses, closed outside operating hours
- Flexibility: accommodates vehicles up to 7 meters in length, no height restrictions
The modular Kempower architecture, featuring central Power Units and Satellites, enables efficient charging under high utilization, quick vehicle turnover during the day, and depot charging overnight.
Matthias Winzer of EEBC, responsible for the installation, adds: “Thanks to the modular Kempower technology, we were able to implement a highly space-efficient and powerful infrastructure. The combination of central power units and flexible satellite chargers makes the charging depot future-proof and easily expandable.”
Contribution to regional mobility transition
The project is funded by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing, and Rural Areas (HMWVW), with HA Hessen Agentur GmbH acting as project sponsor. The charging depot complements the existing charging network of Stadtwerke Bad Nauheim and strengthens the supply for the electric bus fleet while simultaneously offering an attractive fast-charging option for the public.
Scalable, efficient, future-oriented
With its hybrid usage concept, modular Kempower technology, and flexible design, the “Am Taubenbaum” charging depot sets new standards for municipal charging infrastructure in Hesse. The project shows how reliable public transport operations can be guaranteed – a true showcase project for sustainable mobility in urban areas.
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