Scaling Fast Charging with Batteries: Enico’s Take on Co-Located BESS | (Ep. 43 – Audio Only)

In Episode 43 of The Charge Point Podcast, Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Topias Koskela, Sales & Development Director at Enico, about how co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are enabling scalable fast charging under real-world grid conditions.

Grid congestion, long connection lead times, and rising electricity costs are no longer isolated challenges in markets like Sweden, Germany, and across the Nordics. They are structural realities shaping EV infrastructure deployment. In this conversation, we move beyond battery theory and into the commercial and operational logic that determines whether BESS strengthens the business case for CPOs.

Using Recharge’s pilot site in Västerås, Sweden 🇸🇪 as a case study, this episode explains how co-located batteries enable power boosting without waiting for grid reinforcements. It explores why peak shaving alone rarely justifies investment and how value stacking — combining peak shaving, energy arbitrage, and participation in frequency markets — transforms BESS from a cost item into a strategic asset.

Drawing on Enico’s hands-on experience, the discussion also covers battery sizing for high-power charging hubs, DNO and grid operator requirements, integration between chargers and EMS platforms, and the availability standards CPOs must meet to protect long-term margins.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode 🎙️

Why grid constraints are becoming the norm for European fast charging expansion

How co-located BESS enables faster HPC rollouts without waiting for grid upgrades

Why peak shaving alone is not enough to justify battery investment

What value stacking means in practice for EV charging sites

How arbitrage and frequency markets strengthen the BESS business case

What CPOs should evaluate before launching their first co-located battery project

Why BESS is evolving from pilot deployments to standard infrastructure design

Resources & Links 🔎

Optimisation of co-located BESS – on-demand webinar with Dr. Robert Brehm, CTO at FLEXECHARGE
https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/the-power-of-co-located-batteries-unlocking-the-full-revenue-potential

Learn more about how FLEXECHARGE enables smart charging, grid-aware energy management, and scalable EV infrastructure across Europe 🌍
https://www.flexecharge.com/

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