Blog/Portal for Smart FACTORY | CITY | XR | METAVERSE | AI (AI) | DIGITIZATION | SOLAR | Industry Influencer (II)

Industry Hub & Blog for B2B Industry - Mechanical Engineering - Logistics/Intralogistics - Photovoltaics (PV/Solar)
For Smart FACTORY | CITY | XR | METAVERSE | AI (AI) | DIGITIZATION | SOLAR | Industry Influencer (II) | Startups | Support/Advice

Business Innovator - Xpert.digital - Konrad Wolfenstein
More about this here

Electromobility: How safe are electric cars? How is the safety of electric cars checked?


Konrad Wolfenstein - Brand Ambassador - Industry InfluencerOnline contact (Konrad Wolfenstein)

Language selection 📢

Published on: July 26, 2021 / Update from: August 4, 2021 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

Electric cars: testing electromobility

Testing electromobility – Image: Rido|Shutterstock.com

Test future technologies reliably and safely – shape the future safely

The path to an industrial society that is committed to sustainability and is aware of its responsibility towards future generations leads to a future without the use of nuclear energy. The central point here is the expansion of renewable energies. New technologies for energy production and extraction as well as emission-free transportation are becoming increasingly important. The promotion of these technologies continues to progress. Virtual power plants are already connecting a wide variety of energy producers and electricity consumers.

In order to ensure the necessary safety of all systems and also of the users, comprehensive tests, especially electrical safety, are necessary. GOSSEN METRAWATT , as one of the global market leaders in testing technology, has developed into a solution provider, including for new technologies.

Testing electromobility

Test electric vehicles with PROFITEST

Testing electric vehicles with PROFITEST – Image: Gossen Metrawatt GmbH

Electromobility is the key to climate-friendly mobility worldwide. The operation of electric vehicles generates significantly less CO2, especially when combined with electricity generated from renewable sources.

The charging infrastructure has a significant influence on the reliable charging operation of an electric vehicle. If a few but important safety aspects are taken into account, electromobility easy and problem-free to use for all users. With an electric vehicle, a very high level of electrical power is required over the entire duration of the charging process - possibly several hours. Consequently, the charging infrastructure must be designed and tested accordingly.

There are currently 36,894 normal charging points and 6,099 fast charging points installed in Germany (Federal Network Agency as of May 1, 2021). The combined CCS charging system ensures both charging at normal charging stations with alternating current (AC charging stations) and fast charging with direct current (DC charging stations).

In addition to checking the protective measures of the charging infrastructure and electrical safety, the function of the charging station must also be checked. For this purpose, the vehicle connected to the column and the coding of the charging cable are simulated via adapters (according to DIN EN 61851 / VDE0122 / DIN SPEC 70121-1 and ISO 15118-1).

All components of the AC (normal) and DC (fast charging) charging infrastructure can be tested Gossen Metrawatt

  • Simulation of all charging states using ProTyp test adapters
  • Check charging infrastructure with PROFITEST MXTRA/PRIME and test adapter
  • Diagnosis of malfunctions of the PROFITEST H+E BASE/XTRA charging infrastructure
  • Check charging cables with SECUTEST ST and PROFITEST MXTRA
  • Analyze malfunctions in the charging process with MAVOWATT PQ
  • Testing high-voltage technology in electric vehicles with METRAHIT IM-XTRA/E-DRIVE

Testing photovoltaic systems

In 2020, renewable energies (RE) accounted for a share of more than 50% of net electricity generation in Germany for the first time. Based on the consumption figures from the previous year [BDEW3], photovoltaics accounted for around 10.5% of net electricity generation with electricity generation of 51.42 TWh (according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE).

PV SUN 1500 test case for measuring PV modules

PV SUN 1500 test case for measuring PV modules – Image: Gossen Metrawatt GmbH

The sun is available everywhere as an inexhaustible source of energy and is one of the earth's natural energies. This energy is continually regenerated by the power of the sun.

Using a patented process, the PROFITEST PV can test the installed PV modules directly at the installation site with just one measurement and without specifying the module data:

  • Peak power
  • Series internal resistance
  • Parallel internal resistance
  • isolation
  • polarity
  • Ground fault
  • protective conductor

With the PROFITEST PVSUN and the PROFITEST PVSUN MEMO, all required electrical safety tests on photovoltaic systems can be carried out easily, safely and in accordance with DIN EN 62446 and the characteristics of the modules can be recorded. The test devices are suitable for testing PV modules and strings up to a maximum of 1,500 V / 20 A.

Matches:

  • Photovoltaics (PV): Build a PV ground-mounted system or PV ground-mounted system with solar – solar park system advice with Xpert.Solar
  • PV system 750 kWp and more – open-air system / open-space system

Testing wind turbines

Humans have always made use of the power of the wind. Whether in windmills or sailing ships, this energy has been used for centuries. With the latest technical possibilities, it is becoming increasingly easier to exploit this enormous potential.

Wind power was again the most important source of energy in 2020, accounting for 27 percent of electricity generation. But the German offshore wind energy market was on ice in the second half of 2020. Compared to the previous year, the output of newly commissioned offshore wind turbines fell by around 80 percent in 2020.

Nevertheless, the operational safety of wind turbines is of central importance. Professional testing technology must ensure that the high investments in the expansion of this technology pay off and that the reliability required by insurers is maintained throughout the entire term.

The PROFITEST PRIME, as a test device for protective measures tests in AC networks up to 690V and DC networks up to 800V, is used as an approved test device according to DIN EN 61557/VDE 0413 for testing wind turbines for:

  • Internal network and fault loop impedance
  • Low impedance
  • RCD testing
  • isolation
  • Leakage and differential currents
  • Dielectric strength
  • protective conductor

Testing battery storage

Battery storage is not only used as a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) in data centers, hospitals or other critical installations.

The expected increase in electrically powered vehicles on the road will lead to time-of-day-dependent load peaks for all electricity customers. With the help of battery-operated energy storage devices, these can be reduced and possibly almost completely avoided. In conjunction with photovoltaics, battery storage will enable private installations of wallboxes for charging e-mobility. By integrating a suitable home storage system, the proportion of self-used PV electricity can be significantly increased.

METRACELL BT PRO is used to test:

  • Internal resistance of battery storage
  • Measurement of electrical resistance (Rel)
  • Measurement of the electrochemical (charge transfer) resistance (Rct)
  • Measurement of block voltages
  • Measurement of total voltages up to 600 V
  • Measurement of charging and discharging currents
  • Measurement of block temperatures
  • Detection of acid densities

In all areas, protecting the user from damage caused by electrical current is the top priority.
In addition, the function and performance of the components used are checked. All tests carried out must be documented and repeated at regular intervals. The intervals are specified by legal requirements, standards or the manufacturer's information. In order to carry out the measurements and tests, the examiner requires specialist knowledge and expertise. This can be acquired through training or further education and should be updated again and again.

Suitable for:

  • Plan and build a solar carport with battery storage as a solar charging station for electric cars
  • Nationwide solar obligation in Germany?

About Gossen Metrawatt

Metrawatt International GmbH is the parent company of the Gossen-Metrawatt Group, a Nuremberg-based, global provider of electronic capital goods. The companies operating under its umbrella include Gossen Metrawatt GmbH, Nuremberg, as the world market leader in measuring and testing devices, Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG, CH-Wohlen, which deals with industrial measurement and control technology, and Global Power Technology Inc. with operational Companies Dranetz, Daytronic and Electrotek Concepts in the USA, which specializes in power quality and analysis. The group also includes Gossen Photo- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH, which produces industrial light measurement technology. In 2014, the British Seaward Group, a manufacturer of electrical measuring and testing devices for safety-related device testing, medical device testing and testing in the field of renewable energies, was acquired through an acquisition, and in 2016 Kurth Elektronik GmbH, a measurement technology specialist in the field of telecommunications, was acquired. Data technology and electrical installation.

Production takes place in Nuremberg, in Wohlen and, since the takeover of Dranetz, also in the USA. There are also sales companies in Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, France and Spain.

Why Xpert.Solar? – Electromobility: How safe are electric cars? How is the safety of electric cars checked?

Xpert.Solar is a project from Xpert.Digital. We have many years of experience in supporting and advising on storage solutions and in logistics optimization, which we bundle in a large network Xpert.Plus With Xpert.Solar we combine the same know-how in the areas of photovoltaics and renewable energies.

Digital Pioneer - Konrad Wolfenstein

Konrad Wolfenstein

I would be happy to serve as your personal advisor.

You can contact me by filling out the contact form below or simply call me on +49 89 89 674 804 (Munich) .

I'm looking forward to our joint project.

 

 

Write to me

Or book an online appointment right here (video call via Microsoft Teams)

 

Xpert.Digital – Konrad Wolfenstein

Xpert.Digital is a hub for industry with a focus on digitalization, mechanical engineering, logistics/intralogistics and photovoltaics.

With our 360° business development solution, we support well-known companies from new business to after sales.

Market intelligence, smarketing, marketing automation, content development, PR, mail campaigns, personalized social media and lead nurturing are part of our digital tools.

You can find out more at: www.xpert.digital – www.xpert.solar – www.xpert.plus

 

Keep in touch

other topics

  • The start of roof occupancy in a current ADLER project for a roof system with 750 kWp and almost 2100 modules in Germany - Image: ADLER Smart Solutions GmbH
    ADLER Smart Solutions completes the range of services in the areas of photovoltaics and electromobility...
  • Transparency and Security: How Business Blockchain is revolutionizing business processes
    Business Blockchain automatically makes the global supply chain secure with smart contracts...
  • Xpert electromobility, solar obligation & solar carport
    Electromobility, the solar obligation and the solar carport topic in Germany - with PDFs...
  • The safety and protection of solar parks - Image: Romeo Rum|Shutterstock.com
    Increasingly important: the safety and protection of solar parks...
  • Charging infrastructure for electromobility
    Charging infrastructure for electromobility in Germany...
  • The urgency of a faster expansion of the charging infrastructure for electric cars in Germany
    Vehicle-to-grid concept and the urgency of a faster expansion of the charging infrastructure for electric cars in Germany...
  • Robert Habeck, Deputy Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection of the Federal Republic of Germany
    Energy goals in danger: German expansion of wind power and electromobility falls short of expectations...
  • Electric car, charging station and the charging points
    Charging stations for electric cars - the current status...
  • Rental trucks: TIP's flexible rental concept for electric vehicles
    Rental truck: Pioneer in e-truck rental - TIP's offer for electromobility with tractor units and distribution vehicles...
Blog/Portal/Hub: Outdoor & roof systems (also industrial and commercial) - Solar carport advice - Solar system planning - Semi-transparent double glass solar module solutions️New PV solution - reduce costs and save time

Announcement: Novel photovoltaic solution for reducing costs and saving will come soon!

Contact - Questions - Help - Konrad Wolfenstein / Xpert.DigitalOnline solar system roof & area plannerOnline solar terrace planner - solar terrace configuratorOnline solar port planner - solar carport configuratorUrbanization, logistics, photovoltaics and 3D visualizations Infotainment / PR / Marketing / Media

Urbanization, logistics, photovoltaics and 3D visualizations Infotainment / PR / Marketing / Media
Extensive XPERT PDF library on the subject of solar/photovoltaics, electricity storage and electromobility
 
  • Material Handling - Storage Optimization - Consulting - With Konrad Wolfenstein / Xpert.DigitalSolar/photovoltaics - planning advice - installation - with Konrad Wolfenstein / Xpert.Digital
  • Connect with me:

    LinkedIn Contact - Konrad Wolfenstein / Xpert.DigitalXing Contact - Konrad Wolfenstein / Xpert.Digital
  • CATEGORIES

    • Logistics/intralogistics
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI blog, hotspot and content hub
    • Renewable energy
    • Heating systems of the future - Carbon Heat System (carbon fiber heaters) - Infrared heaters - Heat pumps
    • Smart & Intelligent B2B / Industry 4.0 (including mechanical engineering, construction industry, logistics, intralogistics) – manufacturing industry
    • Smart City & Intelligent Cities, Hubs & Columbarium – Urbanization Solutions – City Logistics Consulting and Planning
    • Sensors and measurement technology – industrial sensors – smart & intelligent – ​​autonomous & automation systems
    • Augmented & Extended Reality – Metaverse planning office / agency
    • Digital hub for entrepreneurship and start-ups – information, tips, support & advice
    • Agri-photovoltaics (agricultural PV) consulting, planning and implementation (construction, installation & assembly)
    • Covered solar parking spaces: solar carport – solar carports – solar carports
    • Energy-efficient renovation and new construction – energy efficiency
    • Power storage, battery storage and energy storage
    • Blockchain technology
    • Sales/Marketing Blog
    • AIS Artificial Intelligence Search / KIS – AI search / NEO SEO = NSEO (Next-gen Search Engine Optimization)
    • Digital intelligence
    • Digital transformation
    • E-commerce
    • Finance / Blog / Topics
    • Internet of Things
    • Robotics/Robotics
    • China
    • Military
    • Trends
    • In practice
    • vision
    • Cyber ​​Crime/Data Protection
    • Social media
    • eSports
    • Wind power / wind energy
    • Innovation & strategy planning, consulting, implementation for artificial intelligence / photovoltaics / logistics / digitalization / finance
    • Cold Chain Logistics (fresh logistics/refrigerated logistics)
    • Solar in Ulm, around Neu-Ulm and around Biberach Photovoltaic solar systems – advice – planning – installation
    • Franconia / Franconian Switzerland – solar/photovoltaic solar systems – advice – planning – installation
    • Berlin and the surrounding area of ​​Berlin – solar/photovoltaic solar systems – consulting – planning – installation
    • Augsburg and the surrounding area of ​​Augsburg – solar/photovoltaic solar systems – advice – planning – installation
    • Expert advice & insider knowledge
    • Press – Xpert press work | Advice and offer
  • Further article Renewable energies and the labor market - Germany | Xpert.solar
  • New article The climate goals for 2030-the goal of the EU Commission by 2050 is 0
  • Xpert.Digital overview
  • Xpert.Digital SEO
Contact/Info
  • Contact – Pioneer Business Development Expert & Expertise
  • contact form
  • imprint
  • Data protection
  • Conditions
  • e.Xpert Infotainment
  • Infomail
  • Solar system configurator (all variants)
  • Industrial (B2B/Business) Metaverse configurator
Menu/Categories
  • Logistics/intralogistics
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI blog, hotspot and content hub
  • Renewable energy
  • Heating systems of the future - Carbon Heat System (carbon fiber heaters) - Infrared heaters - Heat pumps
  • Smart & Intelligent B2B / Industry 4.0 (including mechanical engineering, construction industry, logistics, intralogistics) – manufacturing industry
  • Smart City & Intelligent Cities, Hubs & Columbarium – Urbanization Solutions – City Logistics Consulting and Planning
  • Sensors and measurement technology – industrial sensors – smart & intelligent – ​​autonomous & automation systems
  • Augmented & Extended Reality – Metaverse planning office / agency
  • Digital hub for entrepreneurship and start-ups – information, tips, support & advice
  • Agri-photovoltaics (agricultural PV) consulting, planning and implementation (construction, installation & assembly)
  • Covered solar parking spaces: solar carport – solar carports – solar carports
  • Energy-efficient renovation and new construction – energy efficiency
  • Power storage, battery storage and energy storage
  • Blockchain technology
  • Sales/Marketing Blog
  • AIS Artificial Intelligence Search / KIS – AI search / NEO SEO = NSEO (Next-gen Search Engine Optimization)
  • Digital intelligence
  • Digital transformation
  • E-commerce
  • Finance / Blog / Topics
  • Internet of Things
  • Robotics/Robotics
  • China
  • Military
  • Trends
  • In practice
  • vision
  • Cyber ​​Crime/Data Protection
  • Social media
  • eSports
  • glossary
  • Healthy eating
  • Wind power / wind energy
  • Innovation & strategy planning, consulting, implementation for artificial intelligence / photovoltaics / logistics / digitalization / finance
  • Cold Chain Logistics (fresh logistics/refrigerated logistics)
  • Solar in Ulm, around Neu-Ulm and around Biberach Photovoltaic solar systems – advice – planning – installation
  • Franconia / Franconian Switzerland – solar/photovoltaic solar systems – advice – planning – installation
  • Berlin and the surrounding area of ​​Berlin – solar/photovoltaic solar systems – consulting – planning – installation
  • Augsburg and the surrounding area of ​​Augsburg – solar/photovoltaic solar systems – advice – planning – installation
  • Expert advice & insider knowledge
  • Press – Xpert press work | Advice and offer
  • XPaper
  • XSec
  • Protected area
  • Pre-release
  • English version for LinkedIn

© May 2025 Xpert.digital / Xpert.Plus - Konrad Wolfenstein - Business Development