Swiss Recycling Expert Schneider Umweltservice introduces a sustainable fleet of electric trucks charged with Kempower technology
Schneider Umweltservice, a leading Swiss recycling company, is setting a milestone on the road to decarbonization and a low-emission future by introducing an electric truck fleet. In 2024, Schneider put seven electric trucks into operation, which now comprise 5.5 percent of the fleet. The e-trucks service the waste and recyclables disposal in the greater Zurich area and in Central Switzerland. The company plans to electrify 90 percent of transport tasks electrically by 2028. This project includes forward-looking planning and relies on Kempower, a leading provider of DC fast-charging solutions, and its partner, Scania Schweiz AG.
Innovative charging infrastructure with Kempower
The electrification of the fleet requires state-of-the-art charging infrastructure. Philipp Oppolzer, Regional Business Development Director in Central Europe, Kempower, explains: “In order to benefit from the electrification of trucks as quickly as possible, the charging infrastructure must also be correctly dimensioned. This must be optimized in terms of battery capacity, the maximum charging current of the vehicles and the power actually required for the round trip. With intelligent dynamic power distribution, as offered by Kempower, customers can use smaller power units and power connections than usual, which has a significant impact on running costs.”
Efficient charging management for a sustainable fleet
Schneider Umweltservice now uses the e-trucks throughout the canton of Zurich and parts of central Switzerland. In Mönchaltorfer, their e-trucks can charge at four Kempower satellites with a total of eight charging points and a total output of 380 kW. The Volketswil site is even bigger with 16 charging points offering 160 kW each, and a total output of 800 kW. The charging stations have been designed with scalability in mind and prepared for further expansion of the modular Kempower charging system, with empty conduits and foundations already laid.
Schneider uses the cloud-based charging management system Kempower ChargEye. This system makes it possible to monitor the charging status in real-time and dynamically adjust the power distribution. This ensures that the vehicles charge optimally. Sabrina Huber, Environmental Engineer at Schneider Umweltservice, says:
The software allows us to track the charging process in detail, from charging progress to any charging errors. In this way, we can react quickly if there is an error during loading, for example. We are now also able to regulate power utilization. The charging points supply the necessary power evenly throughout the night. This prevents a peak if five drivers connect their electric trucks to the power supply at the same time.”
Sustainability through in-house production of solar power
The energy for the charging infrastructure comes from photovoltaic systems installed at the sites. At the Volketswil site, more than 4,000 solar modules generate 1.6 million kWh of electricity per year. These investments emphasize Schneider Umweltservice’s commitment to energy independence and a sustainable future.
CO₂ savings and quiet transport
The electrically powered vehicles save considerable amounts of CO₂ every year and enable almost silent waste collection. Sabrina Huber, Environmental Engineer at Schneider Umweltservice, emphasizes: “Not only are we reducing our CO₂ emissions, but we are also actively contributing to the energy transition by producing the electricity for our fleet ourselves.”
With this step, Schneider Umweltservice is setting new standards for sustainable transport in the recycling industry and supporting the energy transition in Switzerland. The company is also planning to expand electromobility at other locations. Further charging stations will be put into operation in Perlen and Chrüzegg this year, followed by Regensdorf and Adliswil next year.
About Kempower
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S. with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed on the Main Market of Nasdaq Helsinki.
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