Source:Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-Chung
 



(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-Chung, Hsinchu, 19th) Today, Seetel New Energy announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding with VOLVO PENTA, a power solutions brand under Sweden’s VOLVO Group, to jointly expand the smart energy storage and electric equipment charging market in the Asia-Pacific region.

According to Seetel’s press release, the two parties will perform deep technical integration, combining VOLVO PENTA’s liquid-cooled high-performance battery subsystems with Seetel’s EMS energy management platform. Together, they will co-develop integrated mobile fast-charging units at 270kWh and 540kWh levels to target industrial electric utility vehicles and high-power applications, and create reliable and high-efficiency smart fast-charging solutions.

Seetel stated that it will collaborate with VOLVO PENTA to develop regional distribution channels and market deployment. The jointly developed products will first be introduced through VOLVO PENTA’s existing Asia-Pacific dealer network, while Seetel is authorized to promote and operate the products locally in Taiwan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, accelerating product commercialization and the depth and breadth of regional technology adoption.

In addition, the two parties will promote a co-branding strategy. The collaborative products will feature the brand identifier “Powered by VOLVO PENTA” to enhance the value and market trust of both brands, and boost their brand influence in the fields of smart power and energy storage transformation.

Seetel stated that the collaboration will focus on product implementation and promotion for applications such as temporary power supply and fast-charging at construction and infrastructure sites, efficient charging for industrial EVs and logistics fleets, autonomous power supply solutions in remote and off-grid areas, as well as rental-based energy storage and temporary power demand scenarios.

Seetel stated that the first product prototype will be completed in 2025, and is expected to enter the mass production and commercialization stage in 2026. The two parties will also launch technology platform standardization and product line expansion plans, establish a long-term cooperation framework and a common technology blueprint, and deepen their strategic layout and continuous innovation capabilities in the Asia-Pacific market.(Editor: Lin Chia-Hsien)1140619