On the morning of July 20, a new energy vehicle charging station in Hunan was put into operation in Liuyang, which was the first of its kind in Hunan integrating "photovoltaic power generation, battery energy storage, and liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging". 

The charging station is located near the Liuyang Sports Center and was jointly built by the Liuyang Urban and Rural Development Group and the Liuyang Global Power Technology Co., Ltd. It covers an area of about 2,400 square meters and provides 50 parking spaces with 40 charging guns, catering to the needs of different vehicle models.

One of the highlights of the station is the silicon carbide ultra-fast charging pile independently developed by the Liuyang Global Power Technology, which has a maximum power output of 500 kilowatts for a single charging gun. In the case of small cars, a quick 5-minute charge can provide a range of 200 kilometers with 30 kWh of energy. For trucks, a 10-minute charge can offer a range of 200 kilometers with 60 kWh of energy. This achievement will turn the expectation of Liuyang's new energy vehicle owners for fast charging into reality.

The ultra-fast charging station also fully utilizes Liuyang Global Power Technology's photovoltaic technology, which was the company's innovative efforts in the semiconductor industry and the new energy vehicle sector. This will contribute to the realization of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

The station is capable to collect, convert, store, and conduct reverse power generation of solar energy. It not only provides green electricity for electric vehicles but also stores surplus energy. In turn, the stored energy can support the power grid during a power consumption peak.

In recent years, Liuyang has vigorously promoted the construction of charging infrastructure to facilitate travel of owners of new energy vehicles. Currently, Liuyang has around 1,300 public charging piles. From 2023 to 2026, the city plans to build 300 new charging stations and 20,000 new charging piles, including 5,000 public charging piles. 

Source: en.changsha.gov.cn