Aerovolt Launches UK's First Electric Airplane Charging Network
Aerovolt offers charging-as-a-service (CaaS) for airports and electric airplanes. The UK-based company integrates OCPP chargers with custom operations tools using Ampcontrol's charging software API for airports and electric airplanes.
Even without electrification, the aerospace industry is complex. Aerovolt built a first-of-its-kind charging network for electric planes. The mission is a clean and reliable air transportation between key locations in the UK. While EV charging networks were not new for cars, it hasn’t been done for planes.
The UK-based company developed innovative charging sites for DC fast charging in the aerospace industry and launched in August 2023 and is operational in Sandown and Lydd airports. Aerovolt is now operating at several locations using Ampcontrol’s charging software API to integrate the OCPP chargers with custom operation tools.
Ampcontrol’s agile API integration offers advanced integrations to help Aerovlt quickly build prototypes and become production-ready.
Ampcontrol’s OCPP compatibility allows Aerovolt to monitor OCPP chargers with limited effort.
Ampcontrol’s software uptime has been >99.995%, including Ampcontrol’s dashboard and API.
Challenges
One key differentiator between Aerovolt and similar companies is Aerovolt’s developed in-house functionalities such as subscriptions, booking platforms, and mobile applications. When looking at EV smart charging solutions, Aerovolt needed software with reliable and scalable APIs that would work seamlessly with their in-house operations.
Aerovolt had to launch a new charging station and electric airplane within less than a year. The company needed a reliable software partner to reduce the risk of possible interruptions or downtime. Finding a partner that can respond quickly to potential questions before and during the launch was crucial.
Since the charger OEM market is moving quickly, Aerovolt was searching for a flexible partner that stays compliant with industry standards. Aerovolt needed smart charging management that was fully OCPP-proven and allowed easy commission in remote places.
Solution
Ampcontrol’s API allowed reliable integrations to Aerovolt’s custom in-house operations. This integration allowed for a quicker launch time and permitted Aerovolt’s team to build prototypes and become production-ready. Moreover, Aerovolt can add new custom functionalities anytime using Ampcontrol’s API.
With Aerovolt’s goal to launch within a year, Ampcontrol’s dependable >99.995% uptime proved crucial. A downtime in charging can lead to an expensive rescheduled flight and delays in operations. This industry-leading uptime provided a consistent user experience, minimized delays due to charging management, and reduced the risk of interruptions.
With the ever-evolving OEM market, Ampcontrol’s fully OCPP-proven software is a flexible smart charging solution that is compliant with industry standards. Ampcontrol’s OCPP compatibility allows for easy commissions that are operated remotely. This feature allowed Aerovolt to connect and monitor OCPP chargers with minimal effort.
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