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Carbon DC, a leader in DC-based grid and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, has acquired Elywhere North America, the North American arm of Norwegian innovator Elywhere AS. This strategic move strengthens Carbon DC’s ability to deliver advanced energy optimization solutions for multi-unit buildings and hotels across North America. By integrating Elywhere’s proven European expertise, Carbon DC aims to address critical electrification challenges in commercial real estate, enhancing EV charging infrastructure without costly upgrades.
Key Highlights
- Strategic Acquisition: Carbon DC acquires Elywhere North America to expand its EV charging solutions.
- European Expertise: Leverages Elywhere AS’s success in battery-assisted fast charging across Europe.
- Operational Hubs: Operations based in Vancouver, BC, and Portland, OR.
- Innovative Technology: Combines Carbon DC’s AI-driven software with Elywhere’s deployment strategies.
- Focus Area: Targets multi-unit residential and mixed-use commercial properties.
- Future Vision: Predicts widespread adoption of DC infrastructure in new buildings within a decade.
Addressing Electrification Challenges
The acquisition enables Carbon DC to tackle significant electrical infrastructure issues in North America, particularly in buildings facing rapid electrification demands. Elywhere AS’s experience in Europe, where it successfully deployed battery-assisted fast charging in grid-constrained environments, provides valuable insights. These strategies will now be applied to similar challenges in North America, ensuring reliable and scalable EV charging solutions.
Erlend Wilhelmsen, CEO of the combined company, emphasized the importance of this merger. “This strategic move allows us to focus on solving a major electrical infrastructure problem for customers with assets exposed to rapid electrification,” he said. By integrating Elywhere’s expertise, Carbon DC can offer faster, more reliable charging while protecting building electrical systems.
Innovative Technology Integration
Carbon DC’s CarbonCore hardware controller and CarbonMind AI-driven software work in tandem to optimize energy use. These tools, combined with Elywhere’s refined deployment strategies, eliminate the need for expensive electrical service upgrades. This approach ensures efficient load management and time shifting, reducing operational costs for property owners while enhancing EV charging capabilities.
Wilhelmsen noted, “Large residential buildings need stable and scalable EV charging solutions. Without battery systems, existing AC infrastructure cannot support growing demand.” Carbon DC’s DC-based systems deliver faster charging and improve property values by integrating with renewable energy sources like solar.
Future of DC Infrastructure
The company envisions a future where DC electrical infrastructure becomes standard in new buildings. Within the next decade, advancements in vehicle technology, heating, and cooling systems, combined with battery integration, will drive this shift. Carbon DC’s solutions are designed to support this transition, offering sustainable and cost-effective charging options for commercial real estate.
Scaling Across North America
With operations in Vancouver, BC, and Portland, OR, Carbon DC is well-positioned to scale its solutions across North America. The acquisition accelerates its growth in the residential and mixed-use commercial real estate sectors, applying lessons from Elywhere’s European installations to grid-constrained environments in the U.S. and Canada.
For more information, visit Carbon DC or Elywhere AS.
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