Mobilize, the Renault Group brand dedicated to new mobility, and NW, the French leader in electricity storage and the first French unicorn in energy transition, announce the signing of an agreement to create a joint-venture in the field of electric vehicle charging combined with energy storage.

The future joint venture aims to reduce charging costs for electric vehicle users while maximizing the use of decarbonized electricity. Through this partnership, Mobilize and NW are committed to implementing innovative solutions to facilitate more sustainable and accessible mobility for all.

The joint-venture will leverage on the complementary strenghts of Mobilize and NW. Mobilize brings its in-depth knowledge of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Its ambition is to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles by offering charging solutions tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses, whether at home, at work, or on the go.

On the other hand, NW provides its expertise in electricity storage and charging infrastructure, with a global capacity of nearly 1 GWh and recognized expertise in managing the needs of the electricity market.

“At Mobilize, we are committed to playing a key role in the energy transition. This alliance with NW allows us to combine our expertise to offer charging and energy storage solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. Together, we aim to transform the European energy landscape and address the energy challenges of tomorrow,” says Gianluca De Ficchy, CEO of Mobilize.

For NW, the concept of Industry 4.0, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, represents a new way of organizing production resources.

This industry of the future enables the convergence of digital technology and digitalization with products and/or physical world infrastructures.

We have the potential to create a unique and innovative offering that will accelerate the use of the watture*”

*According to Petit Robert 2024, “watture” is a feminine noun referring to a wheel-based vehicle powered by electricity, intended for the terrestrial transport of a few people and their luggage. It is a play on the word “voiture”, which means “car” in English.

With the ambition to take concrete actions for the energy transition, Nidec, a world leader in stationary energy storage systems, and NW, the first French unicorn in the energy transition, are joining forces to deploy 2.5GWh of storage capacity in France by 2028. These future developments are part of the collaboration between Nidec and NW that began in 2018.

Two solid areas of expertise in the storage sector. Nidec is a specialist in the supply of customized electrical systems that improve energy efficiency, backed by over fifty years of experience. With more than 500 MW installed, NW is the French leader in energy storage.

Working together for the development of renewable energies… Today, Nidec is joining forces with NW to deploy 2.5 GWh of storage capacity in France over the next four years. With the growth of renewable energy, which is by nature intermittent, the power grid needs more flexibility. Energy storage meets this need.

… by offering French solutions. A large number of JBox® distributed energy storage units will be installed throughout France. Developed by NW since 2018, the JBox® is a solution based on lithium-ion battery technology. It takes the form of a plug-and-play container assembled at Nidec’s Saint-Etienne plant. These energy storage units provide frequency ancillary services to the power grid. The first deployments are planned for June so that these units can participate in the automatic frequency restoration reserve market, which will open at that time.

“We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Nidec, our long-standing partner. These new projects are an important step in the development of our storage units in France. With its commitment to energy efficiency, Nidec shares NW’s vision of providing innovative technological solutions that make the energy transition accessible to all”.”