MOMO-C

Brief description

The MOMO-C project - “Mobile Modular Charging Station” - aims to develop a flexible, mobile charging solution to supplement the conventional stationary charging infrastructure. The focus is on a scalable 50-kWh prototype that maps the entire production process from battery cell production to the design of the charging electronics and integration into a mobile platform. A modular system enables the realization of individual energy storage solutions - both for the electrified transport sector and for the emerging electric aviation sector. The focus is on a mobile, battery-based charging system that can be driven directly to the aircraft and thus offers a decisive alternative to permanently installed charging stations. This approach is particularly important for small and medium-sized airports in order to meet the future requirements of electric flying. The development process extends from the concept phase to the test phase, for which a special test and trial environment is being set up between the airports.

Work schedule

The work plan is divided into five work packages:

WP1 comprises the collection of requirements for the MOMO-C

WP2 comprises a detailed conception phase which is run through following WP1 and the individual components are planned in detail, taking into account all other component requirements.

WP3 is divided into three parts: In this work package, the individual components (battery, interface, platform) are developed, built and tested.

WP4 comprises the integration and testing of the components in the MOMO-C prototype. A highlight of the project is the planned “aircraft test”, in which an electric aircraft is charged by the MOMO-C.

WP5 includes the utilization of the project results and the planning of further MOMO-C activities.

A prototype of the MOMO-C will be built during the project. Findings from the prototype construction are to be incorporated into the construction of a scaled version in a follow-up project. In addition, electric flying will be further investigated and the requirements for battery systems in electric aircraft and their future environments will be explored.