The partners of the SSCH-consortium gathered at Gate 21 in Albertslund, just outside Copenhagen, for the third Project Management Team (PMT) meeting of the Super Smart Charging Hubs (SSCH) initiative. The two-day session focused on wrapping up key deliverables from Work Package 1 (WP1), sharing progress from Living Labs, and co-creating the ‘ideal Super Smart Charging Hub’.
Highlights from the first Day
The morning kicked off with a warm welcome and a round of coffee, followed by a rapid-fire “achievement” session where each partner shared recent SSCH milestones. These ranged from stakeholder engagement breakthroughs to technical innovations in smart charging.
The WP1 wrap-up featured insights from:
- Zeeland on stakeholder mapping,
- Flux50 on regulatory frameworks,
- Gate21 on the finalized SSCH definition and ideal configuration.
Living Labs: Progress and Challenges
Living Labs from Vlissingen, Helsingborg, and Mechelen provided updates on their pilot projects, discussing real-world challenges such as budget constraints and technical feasibility. A key theme was the tension between ambition and practical implementation.
The afternoon was dedicated to a deep dive into feasibility studies. Each Living Lab presented findings and posed open questions to the group:
- Vlissingen explored how to integrate V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) cars and EMS systems.
- Mechelen raised concerns about EMS costs and considered alternatives.
- Helsingborg focused on long-term sustainability and scalability of SSCH infrastructure.
Co-Creation: Designing the Ideal SSCH
The first day concluded with a high-energy co-creation session, where participants rotated through three thematic workshops:
- Selecting optimal SSCH locations,
- Identifying priority user groups,
- Defining technical configurations.
This hands-on exercise sparked new ideas and deepened cross-border collaboration. The workshop reinforced the project’s commitment to user-centered design, innovation, and systemic thinking.
Highlights from the second Day
On the second day of the Super Smart Charging Hubs (SSCH) PMT 3 meeting, project partners reconvened at Gate 21 in Albertslund to dive into strategic planning, knowledge mapping, and communication efforts aimed at scaling smart mobility solutions across Europe.
Knowledge Mapping: Building a Living Repository
The day began with a collaborative session on best practices and technology mapping, where partners brainstormed how to structure and continuously update shared knowledge. This initiative aims to ensure that valuable insights from pilot projects and stakeholder interactions are systematically captured and accessible to all partners and – in future – also to third parties with an interest in the SSCH-solution.
Supporting Cities and Companies: From Vision to Action
How can SSCH support others beyond the project consortium? This question took center stage as participants reviewed upcoming activities: site visits, webinars, and masterclasses aimed at knowledge transfer.
A critical discussion focused on grid congestion—a growing obstacle to the rapid deployment of EV infrastructure. Partners agreed on the need to improve how this issue is communicated, including a review of current data and trends to better inform policymakers and stakeholders.
Infographics: Visualizing the SSCH Vision
Two new infographics—one generic and one technical—were reviewed and refined based on partner feedback. These visuals are crucial tools for explaining the SSCH concept to both expert and non-expert audiences, from city planners to potential investors.
Looking Ahead
With momentum building and collaboration deepening, the SSCH project is well on its way to shaping the future of smart, sustainable mobility across Europe.