BLOG EV Charging Making it all happen: The R&D team keeping us plugged in to EV innovation. Chloe Sharp 4 April 2023 at 14:24:01 In January last year, we started enquiring about opening our very own research and development centre in Nottingham University Science Park. Ian Griffiths, Technical Director at Rolec Services, talks about this process. “Given the fast pace of innovation and regulatory change within the EV industry,” developing a dedicated site for renewed growth was paramount and exploring the future of EV in-house “has placed Rolec in a strong position to weather disruptions in global trade, capture the best talent, and react quickly to new market opportunities.” Something that has already proved its value to us tenfold. Specifically with the introduction of the Smart Charge Point regulations in June 2022. As the UK government set out to make charge points more user-friendly and intuitive, the rest of the world was in the midst of a component shortage, impacted in part by the war in Ukraine. Leaving the EV industry bottlenecked. So… whilst everyone was looking globally to find a solution, we stayed closer to home. Taking on the undertaking of designing our own EV Controller and Smart Communications Module and investing in a British manufacturer to help turn these ideas into reality. But let’s take a step back for a minute and really focus on the process, from deciding we want to create our own components to bespoke circuit boards fitted into each and every unit that leaves our factory. Set against a backdrop of “geopolitical movement and global component constraints,” the team began researching (and developing…) a solution. Creating something that would bridge the gap between chargepoint and user. In a nutshell, it means you can communicate with your unit via app, schedule charging for off-peak hours and have full transparency over your energy usage. Communication is then also available between the charge point and your house to facilitate dynamic load balancing, which monitors electricity usage on your home circuit and downgrades accordingly. With this all worked out, all that was left was to turn concept into product. And for this, it was important to us to work with a team that maintained our standards and aligned with our values as British manufacturers. On top of that, they also had to work reflexively with our R&D team and have the capacity to manufacture to meet demand. You could say we were looking for someone who could give us Smart Made Simple… and SMS, “who facilitate rapid prototyping and volume manufacture,” immediately showed up on our radar. We’ve been working with SMS for a year now and ever since it’s been the perfect match. Our R&D team “has worked closely alongside SMS to ensure our new Smart charging technology is designed for manufacture to the highest quality standards.” PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts The QUBEV just got smarter New Smart Charge Point Regulations A Housing Developer's Guide to the Part S Regulations

ENQUIRE NOW FULLY FUNDED EV charging solutions for workplaces Find out more... Home Site Structure Caravan Hook-Ups Site Structure Site Structure Caravan Products EV Charging WORKPLACES Support your employees’ transition to driving an electric vehicle With electric vehicles becoming more and more popular, your caravan/holiday park destination requires electric vehicle charging points to accommodate for all of your visitors. Rolec manufacture, design and install Europe’s largest range of EV charging points, providing a solution for all budgets and requirements. Why choose ROLEC EV charging solutions? Eligible for grant funding Compatible with all EVs & PHEVs Dedicated account managers Manufactured in the UK Nationwide installation & maintenance Bespoke chargepoint branding service Seamlessly charging workplace vehicles across the nation 1/1 Case studies: Flat owner-occupiers and people living in rented properties Next Enabling you to manage and operate your own charging network Monta gives your business the flexibility it needs to adapt to the growing needs of the modern EV driver. Stop wasting time and resources on EV charging management. Monta gives you full control over employee charging needs while automating and streamlining repetitive admin work. Set different pricing Manage chargepoints on an individual level and decide pricing for different groups. Smart charging Set chargepoint to only charge at times when conditions are met, such as low electricity price, low CO2, or high amount of renewable energy. Scalable solution Add or remove chargepoints and users through our platform. You can scale up and down as you please. Load balancing Static, Dynamic or True Dynamic options to distribute the electricity in a smart way. No need to buy expensive extra ampere. Sponsored chargepoint Employees can charge at home on their company account, thereby avoiding the need to receive money on slow intervals. LEARN MORE Other preferred back-office management & mobile app partners include: + many more EV funding for caravan parks FULLY FUNDED Electric vehicle charging solutions for your caravan and holiday parks Did you know that 90% of EV drivers will seek out destinations that have chargepoints over those that do not? Funded turnkey s olutions Wattif EV are a funding solution provider covering the cost of chargepoint installation, purchase, maintenance, and software. This means you can build EV charging infrastructure without any risk of investment for your business. Find out more... ENQUIRE NOW Government grants Did you know that your UK business could save up to £14,000 on the installation of electric vehicle charging points? Find out more... ENQUIRE NOW Generate Additional Revenue Offer pay-to-charge solutions to chargepoint users and generate additional revenue. Using our flexible pricing model, drivers can charge their vehicles at a cost that suits your business requirements. Get your destination known Put your caravan/holiday park destination on the map by catering for the increasing number of EV drivers on the road. Offering the facilities to recharge is an effective way of generating greater footfall. Environmental Responsibility In a world where protecting the environment is pivotal. Deploying electric vehicle charging points at your caravan/holiday park destination shows that your business is encouraging environmental change whilst increasing green credentials. This in turn generates better air quality whilst encouraging employees and visitors to drive cleaner and greener vehicles. Loyalty & Customer Retention If your destination offers EV charging, chances are, electric vehicle drivers are likely to return, knowing that they can recharge conveniently. Situating electric vehicle charging points at your destination will provide peace of mind for drivers, providing them with confidence to return. Can’t find what you are looking for, or have a question? Give us a call on +44 (0) 1205 724 754 CONTACT US EV CHARGEPOINT PRODUCT RANGES WALLPOD LEARN MORE ZURA LEARN MORE QUBEV Smart LEARN MORE SECURICHARGE LEARN MORE BASICCHARGE LEARN MORE QUANTUM LEARN MORE AUTOCHARGE LEARN MORE ULTRACHARGE 160 LEARN MORE

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NEWS Marina Services NEW: BerthVend, a cloud-based berth services management system for marinas across the world ​ 12 December 2023 at 11:07:22 Global leaders in marina services equipment, Rolec have launched their new cloud-based marina services management system, BerthVend, providing a streamlined service provision for both marina operators and berth holders. The marina landscape is changing; modern technologies and developments are providing marina and waterfront destinations with endless opportunities whilst decreasing manual labour, time and costs. Rolec have always been pioneers in introducing new and emerging technologies to the marina industry and this time, they have launched BerthVend, a completely cloud-based berth management system, enabling marina operators to control their electric and water services anytime, anywhere, on any device. BerthVend is an updated marina services management system compared to previous systems supplied by Rolec. Whether it’s a marina office computer, a tablet or a smartphone, marina operators are able to manage their services either in their office, or whilst on the marina destination itself. For marina operators, BerthVend brings a plethora of features to provide simple and straightforward operations to their working day. With its modern interactive dashboard which presents a visual of the marina’s layout, as well as the number of berths occupied; berths available and the status of the berth status, marina operators can clearly understand their berths’ activity. Marina operators can benefit from the following: individual electric and water meter readings directly to the marina office; remotely switching sockets and taps on/off; authority to implement own tariffs; manage user accounts; exportable data; remote firmware updates; reservation of utilities; visibility of overall site electric and water consumption; assign services to boat name; pre-pay and post-pay options; billing and payment chasing, as well as easy flotilla/charter billing. What’s more, when opting for BerthVend, marina operators can reap the benefits of implementing a future-proof and scalable marina services management system that enables them to increase their hardware (marina service pedestals) as and when required. API integration of booking systems, accounting and ERP applications also provides marina and waterfront destinations with an all-in-one system, providing ease of daily operations for marina operators. RFID cards/fobs can also be allocated to berth holders, again for a seamless service provision. One particular advancement is BerthVend’s Customer Dock - a self-service portal which enables berth holders to independently switch on/off their assigned services via their smartphone/tablet; a feature that is ideal for marinas that desire to retain the payment management of services used by berth holders, providing them with control over their incoming finances associated with the marina’s services. Berth holders can benefit from numerous features such as: a personal account to make payments via a virtual wallet and obtain transaction history via the BerthVend app; advance reservations of services with marinas; automated in-session low balance alerts via SMS, email or push marketing; outstanding payment reminders; pre-pay and post-pay options; automatic top-up facilities; access to any BerthVend pedestal across the world with the BerthVend app, as well as secure payments via Opayo. Marina and waterfront destinations are able to choose from various packages when it comes to implementing BerthVend, allowing them to opt for the perfect solution to suit their destination’s requirements. With the inclusion of BerthVend’s Customer Dock and the dedicated BerthVend app, destinations can benefit from a truly modern berth services management system that saves time, labour and costs whilst also providing a seamless service provision for berth holders. What does the future look like for BerthVend? The beauty of BerthVend being a cloud-based system means that marina destinations can benefit from over-the-air firmware updates, without the need for engineers to alter the marina service pedestals on-site. As technology evolves, as will BerthVend; some of the potential upcoming features include: contactless payment options; expansion to marina management system, including booking berths via the BerthVend app and bespoke solutions; push marketing to promote the marina’s leisure facilities as well third party partners (restaurants, cinemas, shopping centres) to generate additional revenue; push notifications to boat owners, as well as roaming user account, allowing the use of the user’s virtual wallet across Rolec’s entire smart systems, including VendElectric and PitchVend. Learn more about BerthVend - Click here PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Meeting the Demand for superyacht Growth Supporting UK Marinas Attract Visitors from Far and Wide Major Movements in the Middle East for Rolec Marina.

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CASE STUDY Showroom, Head Office and Customer Home Charging Kia Motors UK had a requirement to implement a nationwide EV charging network deployed across its near 200 showrooms, as well as offering standardised EV home charge point installations to its EV customers. SCOPE Design and manufacture a range of Kia branded pedestal and wall mounted EV charge points to be located at Kia dealerships, nationwide. Arrange installation of the charge point network to meet Kia’s requirements and timescales. Design and manage a bespoke charge point installation management portal to enable Kia customers’ home charge point installations to be monitored and managed, from enquiry through to installation completion. SOLUTION Supply/installation of EV charging solutions across the Kia dealer network. Manage the home installation of Rolec EV WallPod charging points for Kia EV customers. PREVIOUS NEXT KIA Motors UK

NEWS Marina Services Greater Expansion for Rolec Marina in the Far East. ​ 12 December 2023 at 11:07:57 Although pleasure boating is still fairly new in China, Hong Kong’s Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club is a haven for those who have adopted recreational boating. With a greater desire for owning a boat or a yacht, Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club appointed Rolec Marina for its innovations in marina supplies and services. From the increasingly popular Quantum Pedestal to the innovative BerthMaster as well as essential Combi LED Deck Lighting, the partnership provides the club’s 3,000 members with a simple and straightforward mooring experience when visiting. With the capacity to berth 300 boats, members of the club will benefit from safe and secure mooring during their travels whilst berth operators can now enjoy the ability to monitor and operate water and electricity activities. Rolec Marina have also seen success in Singapore with One 15 Marina , commonly referred to as the cosmopolitan destination for visitors who seek tranquil, inspiration and a world-class experience. The collaboration with the award winning “Best Asian Marina 2019” comprises of providing over 170 of the Quantum Pedestal as well Superyacht Megamaster units, thus catering for all requirements of One 15 Marina’s clientele. Whilst the project has enabled ease of experience for end users, One 15 Marina have also acquired the BerthMaster Online payment system, providing simultaneous simplicity for both boat owners who can pay for services online and marina operators who can monitor and manage their entire marina’s electricity and water supplies. Completed projects in Australia include installations of once again, the in-demand Quantum Pedestal, with Whyalla Marina and Emu Point now generating an increase in aquatic pleasure seekers visiting their destinations. Whilst many opt for the Quantum Pedestal for its combination of innovation and sleek design, Rolec Marina’s associates in the Far East have also reaped the benefits of over 300 years of collective experience in the world of Marina. Sales Engineer, Steve King said: “Rolec Services reaching the Far East has been a great success over the past year, supplying some truly brilliant projects from China to Australia, all of which have decided to use the Rolec Quantum Service Pedestal” “Our Quantum range is both economical yet innovative, providing a powerful blend of versatility and design, and also offering a unique strength and stability seldom seen on other marina service pedestals.” Want to read more posts in the Marina Industry ? Why not read the latest blog here PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Major Movements in the Middle East for Rolec Marina. 30 Years with Rolec Marina. 3 reasons why your marina will benefit from EV charging.

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