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Future of mobility: This is how the e-charging infrastructure will be revolutionized!
The TU Ilmenau operates an innovative solar charging park for electric vehicles, which will be evaluated in a long-term study until 2029.
Future of mobility: This is how the e-charging infrastructure will be revolutionized!
On May 5, 2025, the Ilmenau University of Technology presented a groundbreaking project on sustainable charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). Loud TU Ilmenau The new system requires solar energy for charging, which means that the vehicles' ability to charge depends on the weather. After several days of bad weather, the available energy feed-in can be significantly limited.
The innovative project includes an open source online platform where users can access information in real time. This includes available charging stations, the solar power currently generated, the use of this power and the expected charging power for the day. A survey by the TU Ilmenau showed that participants in the MIGRO project are satisfied with the smart charging infrastructure. The university charging park is part of a long-term study that runs until 2029, as the system continually seeks technical improvements and increased capacity through additional solar panels.
Future-oriented goals
In the future, new system management concepts will be tested and efficiency will be further increased. The overarching goal is the almost CO2-neutral use of electric vehicles for electric car drivers at the TU Ilmenau. So far, drivers have covered over 85,000 kilometers with virtually no emissions in the last 45 months.
Reported in the context of renewable energy sources Addis Tech Blog that electric vehicles are becoming increasingly important worldwide and are making an important contribution to more climate-friendly mobility. A well-developed charging infrastructure is essential for the full potential of these vehicles. Renewable energies play a crucial role in supplying charging stations in a more environmentally friendly way and meeting the increasing demand for electricity.
Renewable energy is key
The use of renewable energies, such as solar and wind power, offers sustainable alternatives to reducing CO2 emissions. Loud Migros The electricity for the more than 2,000 e-charging stations that are being expanded in Switzerland as part of the M-Charge program will also come from 100% renewable energy. These stations are installed at Migros locations and Migrol gas stations and offer higher charging speeds and flexible payment options.
The planning is carried out in collaboration with all Migros cooperatives, and the “Comfort” e-charging stations have an output of 50-60 kW DC. Users can charge their electric cars while shopping. Payments are easily possible via debit/credit cards, Twint and Migrolcard, while a payment option via the Migrol Account is being planned.
These developments are not just limited to Switzerland; they reflect a global trend towards integrating renewable technologies into the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Innovative approaches and technical advances could mean that renewable energy will soon become the norm for charging stations.