CHAIN2GATE
In a historical moment in which Italy is experiencing a great impulse in the energy market, MAC has been able to seize the opportunities for efficiency and energy saving promoted by the CHAIN 2 technology and by the installation of Open Meters throughout the national territory (Resolution ARERA 89/2017 / R / eel). The “Chain2Gate” (Plug version, DIN rail, OEM and Energy Meter) are the native CHAIN 2 devices to collect, manage and monitor the consumption and production data of the Open Meter.
Discover more: https://www.chain2gate.it/
ENEL POLE STATION
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MAC´s innovation of the ENEL Pole Station set national standards in the energy market. ENEL’s request was a charging station that could comfortably fit into an urban environment and used as an individual service station to recharge electric cars. The end result is a modern charging station that effortlessly fits into the urban landscape of today’s cities. The interfacing that MAC created is complex in its technology, but the result is a charging station that is authentic, secure, and simple to use. The product was extremely successful, and today you can find the Pole Station in various parts of the world. The innovation of the product has contributed to the creation of national standards in the certification of products of its kind.
Origin of the Product
In 2009, MAC had the opportunity to break new ground in the area of environmental design and engineering with the creation and development of a charging station for electric cars in collaboration with ENEL, Italy’s largest manufacturer and distributor of electricity. ENEL’s main request was for a charging station that could comfortably fit into an urban environment and be used as an individual service station to recharge electric cars.
Development of the Project
The request for a brand new type of product meant that MAC had to think about all elements as they proceeded with the creation of the product. The product was extremely complex because MAC had to not only consider the accessibility, ergonomics, environmental impact, outdoor weather conditions, connectivity and payment security, electric energy safety, and structural stability (to deal with any possible impact from cars etc.), but also the system architecture in relation to Enel’s existing infrastructure. Furthermore, there was a need to develop and produce the product quickly – within nine months – and this was one of the driving factors in the development process. Thanks to MAC’s flexibility, changing the order in which MAC approached the project was an easy task. MAC had to manage its time by working simultaneously on different aspects of the product that they typically did step by step. The mechanical, electronic, and software engineering of the product progressed at the same time as the design, while others worked on clarifying norms and certifying the product. MAC and the client collaborated tightly, as ENEL made frequent checks in order to approve different elements of the station.
Result
The end result is a modern charging station that effortlessly fits into the urban landscape of today’s cities. The Pole Station is complete with Power Grid Control, Infrastructure Management, and Contracts and Services integrated into the structure itself.
The interfacing that MAC created is complex in its technology, but the result is a charging station that is authentic, secure, and simple to use. The product was extremely successful, and today you can find the Pole Station in various parts of the world. The innovation of the product has contributed to the creation of national standards in the certification of products of its kind.