Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center: New Charging Devices ensure an effortless charging experience
Fully charged collaboration — The project, implemented in collaboration between IGL-Technologies Oy, UTU Oy and Tampereen Vera, originated from Tampere Fair's need to have more charging devices available for its visitors.
Since visitors' visits to Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre vary in length, the charging solutions wanted to take into account the needs of different user groups by offering multiple high-performance charging devices. Now, Tampere Exhibition Centre has a fairly comprehensive charging field for the needs of electric car chargers: one 90 kW high-performance charging station and 43 UTUMax 11 kW basic charging stations.
IGL already had experience with the Troniq Modular high-power charging station: two 180 kW high-power charging stations, operated with the eParking system and integrated with the Payter Apollo payment system, have been in operation in the yard of Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK in Kauppi since summer 2024. Based on previous positive experiences, the Troniq Modular was identified as an excellent DC charging station for the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre.
When selecting charging solutions, emphasis was also placed on domestic quality, which is why, in addition to the high-power charging station, 11 kW UTUMaX charging devices manufactured by UTU Oy were selected as part of the project.
– The completely domestic UTUMaXs offer a cost-effective and flexible solution, as they utilize IGL's own wireless eTolppa technology. This allows the charging field to be expanded effortlessly, Anu Rantala, .
With Tronic Modular, you can charge your electric car's battery for enough range even during a quick trade fair visit.
Quality tested in snow and sandstorms
One of the most important factors influencing the choice of the Troniq Modular power charging station was the modularity of the device: its current 90 kW power can be increased to 240 kW if necessary. The choice of the Troniq Modular device was also supported by its modernity, high quality and extensively tested features. The two-part design of the device allows two cars to be charged simultaneously.
Suitability for northern conditions was also an important selection criterion. The climate conditions in Central Europe differ significantly from those in Finland, where temperature fluctuations can cause moisture to condense in the equipment.
– Troniq Modular has been tested in demanding environments, such as in Norway, where over a hundred charging stations have been installed for use by chargers. Based on these experiences, the device has been further developed, and it is also excellently suited to the demanding weather conditions of Finland, says Rantala. In addition, Troniq Modular stations have even been delivered to the Middle East, where they have proven their durability in the midst of sandstorms.
User-friendliness, safety and ease of use are key strengths of Troniq Modular. The device's cable management is implemented with rewinding mechanisms, and the placement of the plugs on the sides of the device allows for flexible use in different charging environments.
– Safety is guaranteed by a precise commissioning protocol, which was also implemented by the UTU maintenance team at this Tampere location. They are also responsible for regular maintenance of the device. The Tampere charging stations use a data logger that collects device data, which enables the device data to be analyzed remotely from the EVTroniq factory. This means that predictive maintenance can also be performed on the device based on the data received, Rantala says.
Functional charging regardless of the length of your trade fair visit
When a visitor typically stays at a trade fair for about 3-5 hours, they have time to charge the 11 kW UTUMaX charging devices for about 250 km of range during their visit. For many visitors, this is a sufficient amount of charge for the journey home. When the visit is shorter or more range is needed, the Troniq Modular fast charging station waiting for its chargers in front of the Tampere Exhibition Centre is a great option. The battery of an electric car can be charged for a sufficient number of kilometers easily during just half an hour of charging. The device's card payment terminal allows you to pay for charging without separate identification.
Whether it's a power or basic charging, with the eParking system, charging and parking payment are handled at the same time at Tampere Fair and Sports Centre during the fair. This makes the user and visitor experience even more hassle-free.
– The cooperation between UTU and IGL-Technologies has been going on for over three years. It has developed into an open and confidential partnership, where both parties support each other. Work doesn't always feel like work, in such a pleasant way! We have also had a long and good cooperation with Vera in Tampere. Vera's expertise is used to build high-quality electricity and charging infrastructure solutions, Rantala is delighted.
For reference, we interviewed Anu Rantala, head of UTU Oy's electric vehicle charging business unit.
