Europe's Electric Truck Boom: Can the Grid Keep Up? Milence Outline Key Strategies on How

The shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles (HGVs) is accelerating, but Europe's power grid is facing a massive challenge.  A new white paper by Milence, a leader in EV charging infrastructure and a proud World EV Day™ partner, reveals that nearly €600 billion in grid investments are needed by 2030 to support the surge in electric trucks.

The good news? It's doable! In their latest white paper, Milence outlines key strategies to future-proof the grid, including:

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• Transparency in grid capacity assessments: Make it easier for charging operators to understand grid limitations and plan accordingly.
• Streamlined application processes: Reduce the complexity and time involved in getting new charging stations connected to the grid.
• Proactive grid planning: Use market data to anticipate future charging needs and invest in grid upgrades ahead of time.
• Revised regulatory frameworks: Incentivise grid operators to make forward-looking investments, even without immediate demand.
• Support for renewable energy: Integrate charging hubs with renewable sources like wind and solar.
• Flexible grid fees: Shift towards time, and volume-based, fees to better accommodate the unique charging patterns of HGVs.

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Milence is already leading the way, building Europe's largest public charging network for electric trucks. But collaboration between industry and policymakers is essential to ensure the grid can handle the coming wave of emobility.

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Click here to read the full white paper from Milence today.

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