Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the PU750 mobile charger for charging electric construction machines on jobsites. The first-generation PU750 has enough energy to support three to four mid-size machines like the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator through twin CCS1 connections before the 792 kWh Volvo-based batteries need to be recharged.
When used with the grid interactive UIG power system, the PU750 can maximize available AC power and integrate onsite distributed energy assets to enable vehicle charging operations. Multiple assets can be tracked, managed and visualized within the GridSure platform, making vehicle and charging power management clear. The PU750 also integrates solar panels to aid in controls and auxiliary system support when it is away from the grid.
“It’s not always clear what power availability you will have for charging on a jobsite, but this solution has been strategically developed to put our microgrid integration and GridSure expertise to work in order to dynamically adapt to all utility and on-site generation conditions,” said Derek Tugwell, president of UIG. “We’re really excited about how this solution will drive adoption of electrified off-road equipment and help drive decarbonization.”
Developed and built by Utility Innovation Group (UIG) in cooperation with Volvo CE and Volvo Penta, the PU750 utilizes the Volvo Group CAST (Common Architecture, Shared Technology) strategy. The partnership applies Volvo Penta’s battery sub-system to support charging around the world and allows mid-size electric machines to charge on a variety of jobsites due to its adaptability to multiple infrastructure setups and transport.
“We teamed up with UIG last year because of their expertise in integrating multiple assets to maximize on- and off-grid charging possibilities,” said Darren Tasker, vice president Industrial, Volvo Penta North America. “Weaving our Volvo CE teammates into the partnership was always the plan, and it’s exciting to see what has come of this relationship so quickly.”
