Kempower and FREEDM Systems Center announce partnership to accelerate clean energy solutions

Through this collaboration, Kempower and FREEDM will conduct research in electric system reliability, energy management, and charging energy systems to expand market and industry knowledge. This partnership will inform Kempower about the next generation’s DC charging technologies and how Kempower solutions can meet those needs. The collaboration will especially focus on multi-megawatt charging station technology for heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles.

“We’re excited to embark on this partnership with the strong research talent at the FREEDM Systems Center and NC State to continue innovating groundbreaking technology,” said Kempower North America President Monil Malhotra. “As the need for power continues to grow and evolve in the DC charging market, research partnerships with top universities are essential to develop new, state-of-the-art solutions that support our customers' needs.”

The location of Kempower’s North American headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, was selected due to the Triangle’s robust talent pipeline and partnership opportunities with local universities. By establishing its presence and collaborating with the FREEDM Center at NC State, Kempower is able to tap into a large pool of emerging talent and advance the next generation of industry leaders.

“The FREEDM Center collaboration with Kempower is the beginning of an innovative and strategic relationship,” said FREEDM Systems Center Executive Director, Dr. Iqbal Husain. “As one of the few US universities with a Medium Voltage lab, our research will support Kempower as they continue to build impactful solutions for high power charging. We are excited to leverage our expertise with all of our industry partners to advance electrification technologies."

Kempower’s university research partnerships in both Europe and North America are essential to identifying technology and energy needs as well as supporting the workforce pipeline. As the industry continues to expand, it will require more researchers, engineers, and solutions to power and energize the EV movement around the globe.

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Sari Hörkkö, Manager, External Communications
sari.horkko@kempower.com
+358 29 0021900

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 Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange in Finland. kempower.com

About FREEDM Systems Center
FREEDM is an NSF ERC in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. We focus on medium voltage power electronics, power systems and electric transportation technologies. Our research extends from device design to packaging to application development. Results include medium voltage solid state transformers, microgrid controllers, novel electric machine topologies, machine learning applications for grid stability, and AI load and generation forecasting. Capabilities include multiple HIL systems; a 5,000 square foot high bay lab rated for 1 MW at 15 kV; and multiple motor dynamometers. Our industry partners leverage federal research funding, have early access to IP, and hire many of our graduates. freedm.ncsu.edu