Although the goal set by the government of reaching 100,000 terminals in 2022 has not been achieved, the momentum is there and many players are mobilizing to meet the growing demand.
POWER HOME, a reference in the installation of charging stations in the Maritime Alps, is developing an innovative and efficient model, which will be duplicated in a wider territory.
Meeting with Benjamin Storck, manager of POWER HOME.
How do you support the deployment of electric mobility?
POWER HOME is a company specialized in the design, installation and maintenance of charging infrastructures for electric vehicles. We are not general electricians but experts in this type of installation.
This experience is reinforced by the highest levels of electrical certifications in IRVE issued by Qualifelec.
We work for various types of clients, regardless of the installation project and its complexity, or for manufacturers with their own charging station such as Tesla.
Electric mobility is now the best way to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions. To reassure and encourage electric vehicle sales, we must offer a reliable network of charging stations and efficient maintenance service.
POWER HOME is committed through the quality of its service and its technicality to speed up the energy transition in the Alpes-Maritimes, to create relationships of trust for a smooth transition to electricity for private customers and companies.
Geographical proximity, an asset?
Absolutely. We know our territory and we are recognized there. We study any type of project, we advise, we find solutions. Our clients especially appreciate that we can exchange with them directly at their home or business to explain the limitations and our proposals.
We work with various terminal providers based in France and Europe to select the ones that best suit the needs and constraints of the end user. We distinguish between the installations of individual charging stations, and collective infrastructure in condominiums. For professionals, we can carry out supercharger projects whose power reaches 240Kw.
This proximity is an advantage in terms of responsiveness in the implementation of the project, but also in the quality of the service offered to users. Our teams are available, travel, advise and maintain the facilities.
What are the trends regarding the installation of charging stations?
The most advanced terminal networks are those of motorway rest areas subject to the installation obligation and those of shopping center car parks which, benefiting from a simple technical configuration and aware of the added value of a recharging service, quickly mobilized in this market.
Today it is condominiums that represent the strongest lever to accelerate electric mobility.
POWER HOME adapts to all technical configurations to equip residents.
In particular, we install horizontal columns that are independent electrical networks dedicated to charging, when the existing electrical infrastructure does not ensure the supply of enough terminals. These types of projects are carried out in collaboration with Enedis, which provides a competitive offer to the private operator model.
The challenge of financing these facilities has been taken into account by the Government, which offers subsidies to eliminate obstacles to electric mobility. We support the condominiums in the conformation of their files and we advise them on the different possibilities of softening the remainder to be paid.
POWER HOME also supports people in applying for grants according to the eligibility criteria. Advenir program subsidies can be deducted directly from the client’s billing.
The equipment of individual homes is also booming with more possibilities compared to collective homes that POWER HOME offers to customize the terminals on demand to integrate them into their environment.
The simpler and more transparent the process, the higher the customer satisfaction and the faster the transition to electric mobility.
What prospects?
Our business model anchored in a territory and expert in its field of intervention is recognized and appreciated for its efficiency and the satisfaction expressed by customers. We want to continue our growth by reinforcing our presence in the B2B market thanks to our partners and, in the short term, offer offers that integrate bidirectional charging and photovoltaic power supply solutions.
We are developing our activities to meet the strong demand and we want to extend our reach to the entire PACA region within 5 years.
This content was produced in association with SCP. The BFM Business editorial team was not involved in the production of this content.
Source: BFM TV
