28 August 2025

Voltempo, the Birmingham-based advanced electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging solutions specialist, has welcomed the launch of the University of Strathclyde’s new Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC), a state-of-the-art research and development facility designed to accelerate the UK’s clean energy transition. Voltempo is proud to have been the first industry partner to use the centre, carrying out innovative trials of its HyperCharger technology.

Showcasing British innovation, the HyperCharger is designed and manufactured at Voltempo’s Tysley Energy Park facility. It represents the next generation of electric vehicle Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) created to meet the demanding needs of Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) and commercial fleets. Scalable and modular, the HyperCharger can deliver over 1 MVA of power, enabling rapid, simultaneous charging for up to 24 vehicles.

Voltempo’s early trials at ANZIC showcased the facility’s unique ability to emulate real-world grid and fleet conditions, providing invaluable insights into charger efficiency, thermal performance, and harmonic impact in a controlled environment. By circulating power within the test network rather than dissipating it into a load, the trials demonstrated ANZIC’s capability to support rigorous, data-rich testing without the limitations of vehicle batteries.

The collaboration between Voltempo, PNDC and the University of Strathclyde illustrates how innovation hubs like ANZIC are enabling UK companies to de-risk and deploy transformative energy and transport solutions. By being the first industry partner to use the facility, Voltempo helped demonstrate the vital role ANZIC will play in bringing net zero technologies from concept to commercialisation.

Being the first company to trial at the Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre was a privilege and a clear demonstration of the importance of collaboration between industry and academia. The work we carried out with PNDC and Strathclyde provided a vital early step in validating our HyperCharger technology. Since then, we’ve made massive progress and are now focused on delivering this innovation to our clients as part of the UK’s largest HGV-only EV charging network. We remain fully committed to supporting the University and ANZIC as they continue to play a central role in the UK’s transition to net zero.

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The Voltempo HyperCharger project marked the very first full-scale trial at ANZIC, highlighting the power of the facility’s new grid emulator and DC supply systems. It demonstrated the value of providing industry with a controlled but highly realistic environment for testing advanced clean technologies.

Dr Kyle Jennett

 
About Voltempo
Voltempo is a leading innovator in electric vehicle charging, specialising in high-power solutions for commercial fleets. Its patented Megawatt Charging System (MCS) enables the rapid, simultaneous charging of multiple electric HGVs, delivering over 1 MVA of power for maximum efficiency and uptime. Trusted by major logistics operators, Voltempo offers end-to-end support — from site selection to complex grid connections — simplifying the transition to electric freight. As the lead partner in the eFREIGHT 2030 initiative, Voltempo is helping build the UK’s largest HGV-only EV charging network.

About PNDC
PNDC is a University of Strathclyde open-access research, testing, and demonstration facility supporting the development of innovative energy and transport technologies. Taking a whole-systems approach, PNDC helps organisations design, validate, and optimise advanced solutions in a safe, controllable environment. With expertise in multi-megawatt power systems, renewable integration, asset monitoring, communications, and cybersecurity, PNDC works collaboratively with industry, government, and academia to accelerate the transition to a smarter, more resilient energy future.

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