Koolen Industries and We Drive Solar join forces: scale-up bi-directional charging stations

New bi-directional chargers at The Green Box in Hengelo, the production site of the We Drive Solar chargers.

Koolen Industries and We Drive Solar join forces for an ambitious scale-up of bi-directional charging stations: development, production and supply continue under the We Drive Solar companyname.

​In recent years Koolen Industries and We Drive Solar have made significant investments in the development of advanced charging technologies, including bi-directional charging. We Drive Solar's Solar City public charging station can now be found in many places in the Netherlands and is already deployed by several key customers. In cooperation with Renault and MyWheels, the largest bi-directional charging project in Europe will be launched in Utrecht in Q1 of this year.
 
In doing so, we will directly contribute to reducing grid congestion in Utrecht with our technology.

​Due to the increased demand for charging stations suitable for the energy system of the future, Koolen Industries and We Drive Solar are intensifying their cooperation. From this week, the development, production and supply of bi-directional charging solutions will continue under the company name We Drive Solar.
 
Several new products will soon be introduced, including updated versions of the We Drive Solar Wallbox, both with one and two sockets.
 
The charging station market has undergone tremendous development in recent years. We Drive Solar has now been a frontrunner in smart and bi-directional charging solutions for almost a decade. Back in 2019, the company had a world first with AC bidirectional charging for the Renault ZOE. Under the new name We Drive Solar, the development and supply of bi-directional charging stations is better positioned than ever.
 
With this cooperation, Koolen Industries and We Drive Solar are actively contributing to the sustainable energy system of the future, in which solar and wind energy are continuously available through storage in car batteries.

About Koolen Industries
Koolen Industries’ mission is to make clean energy and clean mobility the new normal for everyone. Available, attainable and affordable. The company invests in cleantech companies and enables its group companies to perform and cocreate. The Koolen Industries team has a track record of building successful multinational organisations and is determined to do it again together with their group of cutting-edge cleantech companies.
For more information, visit: www.koolenindustries.com

About We Drive Solar
We Drive Solar is a leading supplier of smart charging solutions to support a 100% renewable energy system. The company has been active in bidirectional charging solutions for 10 years and supplies AC bidirectional chargers to international customers. We Drive Solar has achieved several international firsts in the field of bidirectional charging in collaboration with car manufacturers such as Renault. 
For more information, visit: https://wedrivesolar.com