Electric.ie May/June 2021

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 19 ABB The home of charging Terra AC Wallbox T he new ABB Terra AC wall charger will provide a high quality, affordable and more importantly, connected solution for electric vehicle owners and property developers. “The trends of urbanisation, digitalisation and industrialisation all converged to necessitate a significant shift in the way we travel. Already leading the DC fast charging market, we recognised the need to draw on our extensive experience to develop a game changing AC solution for overnight or longer duration charging in homes and businesses.” Karl Rooney, Product Marketing Director, ABB Electrification Ireland. The Terra AC wallbox offers benefits such as connectivity that enables configuration and software updates via a dedicated App or remotely via the cloud. This provides a lot of flexibility and minimizes the need for onsite intervention and maximizes uptime and efficiency. Meanwhile, each charger is equipped with a ർ ABB is trusted by the world's biggest brands to provide smarter mobility solutions from highway to home. The Terra AC wallbox combines ABB's leadership in e-mobility and 130-year heritage of innovation in a superior wall charging solution. high accuracy energy meter with our MID range including a high accuracy revenue grade energy meter. These can be integrated with smart building energy management systems, allowing advanced load management features. This enables home and business owners to adjust the power of assets as needed to maximize charging power and cost efficiency. With the global auto market set to shift to almost 60% electric vehicles by 2040, installation of AC electric vehicle (EV) chargers at home or work will soon become the norm for anyone wanting to future proof their assets. “The Terra AC wallbox is easy to install and use, it will integrate seamlessly with the digital lifestyle of today’s consumers, allowing them to efficiently manage their energy usage and contribute to a greener society for today and future generations,” explains James Kelly, Marketing Development Manager, EV Charging Infrastructure. The Terra AC wall charger offers features vital to the smooth integration of electric vehicles such as grid connection options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ethernet with a small footprint as it can be installed either on a wall or pedestal. For more information, visit our website https://new.abb.com/ev-charging/terra-ac-wallbox or contact us directly 01-4057300, email: lvpsalesie@ie.abb.com