PSA unboXed — the corporate venture capital arm of PSA International — signed an agreement with Amperesand, a grid infrastructure solutions provider, to embark on a collaborative trial focused on enhancing port decarbonisation and promoting sustainable logistics practices.

This partnership involves a pilot trial of Amperesand’s solid-state transformer (SST) technology at Singapore’s port, as part of PSA Singapore‘s (PSA) upcoming charging facilities for its fleet of electric prime movers.

Amperesand’s SST technology offers safe and efficient high-power charging for PSA’s electric fleet, with integrated energy monitoring and management capabilities. SST solutions feature silicon carbide (SiC) devices and proprietary high-frequency modules, ensuring power flow with higher efficiency and reduced grid strain in a compact form factor.

The modular and scalable design enables PSA to manage its electric vehicle charging facilities with greater flexibility, distributing power economically across the facility’s high-capacity dispensers.

Regional CEO Southeast Asia Nelson Quek said, “This initiative with Amperesand aligns with our broader objective of integrating innovative technologies to future-proof our infrastructure. By evaluating solid-state transformer technology at PSA Singapore, we aim to gain strategic insights that could inform our approach to sustainable electrification and operational resilience in the future.”

Head of unboXed, and Technology and Sustainability Solutions at PSA Alvin Foo said, “Following our preliminary assessment, PSA finds Amperesand’s SST technology promising and I look forward to the positive outcomes from the PoV trial as it has the potential to enhance our efforts in sustainable electrification at the port. PSA will continue to explore innovative technologies such as SST, as we collaborate with like-minded partners to deliver long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.”

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