Yaway, the very high-power charging network developed by Kallista Energy, has inaugurated in Breteuil a station directly connected to local wind turbines. The site delivers up to 400 kW and applies a price of €0.30/kWh ($0.32/kWh), accessible to all without subscription. The supply is based primarily on local electricity production, in order to reduce exposure to wholesale market fluctuations. Charging transactions are billed per kilowatt-hour (kWh), in line with industry practice.
Local supply and certified grid complement
The station is connected to the wind turbines operated by Kallista Energy in the municipality, with the machines supplied by Vestas. According to the operator, this local production is sized to cover about 80% of the site’s needs over the year. The remainder comes from the grid with electricity certified as renewable, while any wind surplus is injected into the public network. The set-up is designed to ensure continuous operation, including during periods of low production.
The initial configuration includes four charging points equipped with Siemens Sicharge units. Installed capacity can evolve depending on traffic and user needs. The stated price positioning is about 40% lower than at Yaway Connect stations, which do not have a direct connection to a production source. Payment is available without prior registration to facilitate access for passing drivers.
Network rollout and commercial differentiation
Yaway already operates stations without local production in Normandy, Brittany and Île-de-France under the Yaway Connect brand. The rollout plan foresees a network of 90 stations across the country, combining sites connected to production assets and sites connected to the grid. The Breteuil installation, located between Beauvais and Amiens, materialises the strategy of directly coupling charging infrastructure with wind assets. The operational objective announced is to manage procurement costs and provide price stability for very high-power charging.
The station highlights an offer at €0.30/kWh ($0.32/kWh) supported by local electricity production. Technical elements include a unit power of 400 kW and equipment compatible with demand growth. The model will be assessed as new sites are commissioned to evaluate footfall and the economic performance of locations. “Our Breteuil charging station proves that it is possible to make very high-power charging accessible across all territories with renewable energy,” said Johann Tardy, President of Kallista Energy Group.
