Schneider Electric has partnered with Stagecoach to provide the critical electrical infrastructure and software to electrify its bus fleet and deliver greener public transport options.
The firm’s EcoStruxure for eMobility solution – including ultra-rapid EV charging points, electrical distribution infrastructure, and EcoCare membership – will be rolled out at multiple Stagecoach sites across the UK.
This will ensure the smart, reliable charging of Stagecoach’s electric bus fleet with a modular approach to meet future needs as its EV fleet grows.
Schneider Electric’s package includes:
- Medium Voltage/Low Voltage Package Substation – providing electricity from the grid in a single-source outdoor assembly tailored to Stagecoach’s specific needs
- LV Feeder Pillars – an outdoor low voltage switchboard to feed and control electricity supply
- EVlink Pro DC – a flexible next-generation of EV ultra-rapid charging stations that maximise energy efficiency and uptime
- EcoCare Membership – enhanced support through the harnessing of data analytics from connected assets, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance by experts 24/7. This will allow Stagecoach to take a more proactive and optimised approach to maintenance. Thanks to remote monitoring 24/7, data insights to pre-empt alarms and prevent mission-critical issues, and condition-based maintenance, the risk of downtime is reduced and continued reliability of bus services ensured.
Tony Cockcroft, Asset Management and Infrastructure Director, at Stagecoach said: “Our new approach to support and maintenance means we can take a more proactive, planned approach, working hand-in-hand with Schneider Electric experts.
“We can quickly identify possible issues before they become major headaches and plan our works with minimal impact on our bus services.”
