NHOA TCC Partners with Volkswagen Taiwan to Announce Charging-Storage Collaboration Driving Sustainable Carbon Reduction

NHOA TCC announced on the 19th its partnership with Volkswagen Taiwan to launch Taiwan's first integrated charging and energy storage project. This initiative combines NHOA TCC's cement-based EnergyArk 400 storage cabinet with Volkswagen Taiwan's high-speed charging stations. NHOA TCC aims to revolutionize the traditional capital investment model of energy storage by offering innovative storage cabinet construction and leasing services, featuring a "pay-as-you-use" energy storage solution. By integrating NHOA TCC’s energy storage services with Volkswagen's high-speed charging stations, each station is expected to help the grid reduce over 40 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Wang Chien Chuan, President of Energy Storage & Charger BG (Asia) at TCC Group Holdings, attended the press conference for Volkswagen Taiwan’s first electric vehicle launch, where he and Steffen Knapp, President of Volkswagen Taiwan, jointly announced the collaboration. After introducing the world’s first low-carbon cement energy storage cabinet, EnergyArk, at Energy Taiwan last October, NHOA TCC has now launched the new EnergyArk 400, specifically designed for charging stations. With a battery capacity of approximately 400 kWh, the entire energy storage system requires only the space of a single parking spot.

NHOA TCC plans to offer construction and leasing services for energy storage cabinets and collaborate with Gempower, an affiliated company of TCC Group Holdings. The project will also align with Taiwan Power Company's auxiliary services. This initiative will not only enable NHOA TCC to achieve economic benefits while meeting the power demands of charging stations but also allow partner to benefit from reduced peak electricity costs and lower carbon emissions. Additionally, NHOA TCC is targeting Europe's charging networks and the rapid development of green energy infrastructure to enhance grid resilience. The company plans to leverage this integrated charging-storage configuration and business model to enter the European market.

According to the Renewable Energy Report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), battery storage capacity in the power sector is expanding rapidly. Over 40 gigawatts (GW) were added in 2023, doubling the increase from the previous year, with 65% going to utility-scale projects and 35% to behind-the-meter systems. Front-of-the-meter (FTM) refers to systems installed on the grid side, used to stabilize the grid, regulate frequency and voltage, and provide backup power. For example, TCC Group Holdings' large-scale energy storage projects in Hualien and Yilan apply FTM, and these systems can quickly stabilize the national grid during major natural disasters. Behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage, considered an emerging market, is mainly installed on the user side, directly supporting the load and functioning as part of a regional grid, offering emergency backup power, off-peak energy management, and more.

In response to global trends, NHOA TCC has launched an integrated BTM energy storage solution centered around its cement-based EnergyArk storage cabinets, paired with its self-developed energy management system (EMS). This solution provides ultra-high-power stable charging while reducing grid load by nearly 90%. The integrated charging-storage model has already been exported to Europe, where it not only supports EV charging but also aids in load-side frequency adjustment, rapid response, and peak shaving, ultimately helping the grid reduce carbon emissions. The first model in Europe is located at the A. Roma Hotel in Rome, Italy, and it officially launched in July.