POWERDALE

Their core work

POWERDALE is a Belgian SME specializing in power electronics, battery management systems, and EV charging infrastructure. They develop and test wide band-gap semiconductor-based drivetrain components, charging solutions for electric vehicles (including light electric vehicles), and modular power electronics interfaces for hybrid energy storage. Their work spans the full chain from component-level design (BMS, power converters) to system integration and testing for electromobility and stationary energy storage.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

POWERDALE started with a hardware-focused emphasis on wide band-gap semiconductor testing and electric drivetrain components (HiPERFORM, 2018). From 2020 onward, they broadened into system-level integration — EV charging infrastructure, modular hybrid energy storage, and digital tools like digital twins and predictive maintenance. The trajectory shows a clear shift from component-level R&D toward smart, software-enhanced energy and mobility systems.

POWERDALE is moving from pure hardware testing toward digitally-enhanced power electronics and intelligent energy management, making them a strong fit for projects combining electrification with software intelligence.

How they like to work

POWERDALE operates exclusively as a participant — they join consortia rather than leading them, which is typical for a specialized SME contributing focused technical expertise. With 87 unique partners across 14 countries in just 4 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia (averaging ~22 partners per project). This suggests they are comfortable contributing a well-defined technical package within large multi-partner research and innovation actions.

Despite only 4 projects, POWERDALE has built a broad network of 87 unique partners across 14 countries, reflecting participation in large EU-wide consortia. Their Belgian base gives them strong connections across Western and Southern Europe's electromobility ecosystem.

What sets them apart

POWERDALE sits at the intersection of power electronics hardware and electromobility systems — a niche that few SMEs cover end-to-end from WBG semiconductor testing to charging station design and BMS development. Their combination of component-level testing expertise with system integration knowledge makes them a practical partner for projects that need to bridge the gap between lab-scale electronics and real-world deployment. For consortium builders, they offer a compact, flexible SME that can handle both R&D validation and integration tasks.

Highlights from their portfolio

• eCharge4Drivers
  Largest funding (EUR 241,342) and broadest scope — covering scalable charging stations, LEV charging, and location planning tools for improved EV user experience.
• HiPERFORM
  Their earliest H2020 project, establishing POWERDALE's core identity in wide band-gap power electronics for reliable, efficient drivetrains.
• iSTORMY
  Marks POWERDALE's expansion into stationary energy storage and digital tools (digital twins, predictive maintenance), signaling a strategic pivot beyond transport.