Kempower

Denver Public Schools has deployed a Kempower distributed charging system at its Hilltop Bus Terminal to support a fleet of 28 electric school buses, including 25 newly added Blue Bird Vision models. The installation, led by electrical solutions provider Winn-Marion, comprises 650 kilowatts of total power delivered through 13 dual-port Kempower Satellite dispensers, providing 26 charging plugs with dynamic power distribution. PowerFlex (formerly The Mobility House) supplied smart charging and energy management technology for the project, announced in August 2026.

Why it matters: The project demonstrates a scalable depot charging model for school districts electrifying fleets, with distributed architecture allowing dynamic power sharing across multiple vehicles to meet tight operational schedules. It highlights Kempower's growing presence in the US school bus segment and the role of integrators like Winn-Marion in delivering turnkey charging solutions for public sector clients.

Kempower analyzed North American public charging sites connected to its ChargEye cloud software and found plug count had a correlation of 0.63 with site utilization, compared with just 0.228 for installed power. Sites with eight plugs delivered 128,342 kWh versus 61,453 kWh at four plug sites, more than double the energy. The Finnish manufacturer's distributed charging setup connects multiple plugs to a centralized power unit, with software dynamically distributing available power.

Why it matters: The findings suggest charge point operators may achieve better returns by prioritizing plug availability over maximum power per charger, reshaping procurement strategies around access rather than peak charging speed alone. Kempower's data indicates infrastructure utilization depends more on serving multiple vehicles simultaneously than on deploying the highest power ratings at fewer points.

Kempower has delivered its first UK project using a leasing finance model, installing eight CCS2 charging points at a BP service station in Astwick, Bedfordshire, for Highway Stops Retail Limited. The site, commissioned in February 2026, uses four Kempower Double Satellite units and two Power Units capable of delivering up to 400 kW per charger, with hardware procurement, installation and servicing handled by Yunex Traffic. The project was funded through a flexible finance agreement with DLL, Kempower's leasing partner since 2024.

Why it matters: The leasing model lowers upfront infrastructure costs and includes ongoing maintenance, addressing a key barrier to network expansion for charging operators. Astwick marks the first UK deployment of the Kempower and DLL partnership, offering a replicable finance route for future charging rollouts.

DC fast-charging manufacturer Kempower has opened eight new charging points at a service station in Astwick, Hertfordshire, funded through a leasing agreement with DLL that covers hardware, installation and maintenance. The site features four Kempower Double Satellites offering eight CCS2 connections, linked to two Power Units capable of delivering up to 400 kW per vehicle. Kempower and DLL partnered in 2024 to reduce capital barriers for operators, with Yunex Traffic providing procurement, installation and servicing for the project.

Why it matters: The leasing model addresses a key barrier in the UK charging rollout by shifting capital expenditure to operating expenditure, making large-scale deployments more accessible to smaller operators and fleet hubs. It also bundles long-term maintenance into the finance package, potentially simplifying procurement and reducing lifecycle risk for buyers.