TCC's Energy Storage Tech Powers Italy Highways with Six Station Contracts

Taipei, Jan 13 (CNA) – Hsiu-ling Ho

The Taiwan Cement Corporation's (TCC) subsidiary Atlante has secured contracts for six prime Italian highway service area charging stations, deploying the group's proprietary "integrated charging and storage" solution and TCC's patented cement energy storage cabinet technology. This effectively addresses the slow grid expansion of Europe's ageing infrastructure and capacity upgrades.

TCC announced in today's press release, highlighting six strategically valued service stations at high-traffic areas, including the A1 Autostrada del Sole's Feronia Ovest station (Milan-Rome) and A14 Adriatic's San Trifone Ovest (Italy's eastern coastal artery).

The remaining A26, A23, and A27 extend from vital cross-European corridors. Atlante has now developed from isolated sites to a seamless highway charging network, ensuring EV drivers reliable charging services on long travels backed by Taiwanese technology solutions.

TCC noted that, unlike Taiwan's grid-direct chargers, EnergyArk acts as a critical power buffer. European highway stations, at grid extremities, face long-term capacity delays. EnergyArk sidesteps this via off-peak storage and peak discharge, supporting 360kW ultra-fast chargers without grid upgrades.

TCC suggested that Atlante was inaugurated by Chairman Nelson Chang in 2022 to build southern Europe's largest green-power charging network and virtual grid. It now spans more than 1,000 sites across four countries, with EnergyArk's two-hour fire resistance proving ideal for high-traffic highways.

Gabriele Tuccillo, CEO of Atlante Italy, said that the six flagship sites have established market leadership, establishing TCC's "integrated charging and storage" as Europe's path to scaled EV adoption.