Vattenfall deploys 32 fast chargers for Danish city buses

One of Denmark’s largest bus operators, Tide Bus, and leading energy company, Vattenfall, have partnered to bring 32 fast chargers to Vejle, Denmark.

For many weeks now, electric buses have been rolling in the streets of the Danish city of Vejle. The buses are operated by Tide Bus, one of Denmark's largest bus companies. Europe’s leading energy company, Vattenfall, oversees the charging solution and the purchase and supply of electricity for Tide Bus’s electric fleet.

Vattenfall Network Solutions specialises in the asset-adoption, ownership and management of high-voltage infrastructure across the UK and the EU. Via its Power-as-a-Service (Paas) model, Vattenfall led the planning and construction and now, as owner of the electrical infrastructure, manages the operation of the charge points and any associated risks.

Esben Baltzer Nielsen, Head of Vattenfall Network Solutions in Denmark and the Netherlands, comments:

“We collaborated with Tide Bus Denmark to produce a simulation of the buses' traffic patterns, and then we were able to design a charging system that was perfectly adapted to the buses' needs. We are very proud that Tide Bus chose Vattenfall to develop and manage the operation of the fast chargers for its buses.”

Vattenfall Network Solutions’ PaaS model is also gaining momentum across the UK, where bus operators and local authorities are trialling low and zero emission buses. The client-tailored model helps accelerate net zero projects by providing investment to cover the costs of new electrical infrastructure for all types of heavy transport and green fleets.

The Tide Bus charging stations are direct current fast chargers with functions for smart charging. Vattenfall's electricity supply to the buses is based on a spot price model.

“There is enormous potential for the electrification of various processes in industry and the transport sector. Vattenfall has the knowledge and the opportunity and looks forward to helping more actors on their journey away from gas, oil and coal to electricity”, says Esben Baltzer Nielsen.