- Olimpia Parking is the first parking in Romania that implemented ABB’s latest building automation and EV charging technology
- ABB E-mobility supplied standard and rapid charging solutions for electric vehicles
- ABB i-bus® KNX building automation system efficiently controls lighting, leading to outstanding energy savings
Olimpia Parking, the largest private parking provider at Bucharest’s Henri Coanda International Airport is the first parking service in Romania that implemented ABB’s latest building automation and EV charging technology. Already offering customers a range of amenities that make parking safe, convenient and easy, the ABB solutions further enhance both users’ experience and the company’s environmental credentials.
Installation of ABB E-mobility’s cutting-edge charging technology has made Olimpia Parking the first one in Romania able to offer premium conditions for electric and hybrid cars. ABB E-mobility supplied 36 Terra AC 22kW charging stations and one Terra 94 CJ 90kW DC fast charging station, all benefitting from cloud connectivity via ABB ChargerSync to allow remote configuration, monitoring, load managementand software updates, minimizing the need for onsite intervention and maximizing uptime and efficiency.
The installation, completed in close cooperation with IOT Solutions, currently gives Olimpia Parking the largest EV charging capacity installed in one location in Romania.
The parking facility, which offers spaces for up to 1,500 cars, also now benefits from intelligent lighting thanks to an ABB i-bus® KNX building automation system. Comprising of over 126 sensors connected to a network of LED lamps, the system ensures proper power management and optimum lighting intensity in all areas.
To enable such precision, 32 dimming modules with 8 channels each for 1-10V control have been installed,together with motion sensors, four logic controllers and five ABB i-bus® KNX feeders. Since installation, ABB’s ABB i-bus® KNX solution has led to a reduction in electricity consumption of over 80%,compared to the previous design.
“We chose charging solutions from ABB because they come fully equipped, with all integrated protection systems for short circuit, over voltage, loss of grounding etc. They can be connected by wire but also by Wi-Fi to the internet, they have an integrated Bluetooth connection, but also integrated GSM, RFID control. In addition, the software made available by ABB matches our requirements perfectly. With the ABB charging stations you can balance the load in the network and you can achieve a very good user management,” said Adrian Micu, General Manager of IOT Solutions.
“We are happy to support Olimpia Parking with state-of-the-art building automation and EV charging solutions from ABB. Our aim is to offer our customers and end users the best experience in terms of comfort and safety and we consider this project as an important step towards smart cities and sustainable transportation in the country,” said Erhan Savas, Vice President Commercial, Electrification at ABB Romania.
ABB has unparalleled expertise in developing sustainable transport solutions, for private and public transportation, company fleets, commercial and heavy vehicles. ABB entered the e-mobility market back in 2010, and today has sold more than 1 million electric vehicle chargers across more than 85 markets; over 50,000 DC fast chargers and more than 1 million AC chargers, including those sold through Chargedot.
ABB's Terra DC fast chargers, like the one installed at Olimpia Parking, are designed for quick, convenient charging of all electric vehicle models, including those equipped with high-voltage battery systems. The Terra’s compact size makes it perfect for public and fleet use, while its modular design allows an increase of charging power up to 180 kW. Terra DC supports all EV charging standards and battery voltages on the market.
ABB offers its customers in Romania a broad range of EV charging solutions starting from 3.7 kW chargers, up to 600 kW fast chargers, both for electric vehicles and for the fast charging of electric buses and trucks.
Electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the world’s demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification
