REPS GmbH

The REPS system works in three stages:

Mechanical → Hydraulic → Electrical

1. Mechanical:

   Vehicles pass over the street plate which contains low-stroke triggers. The movement is very minimal (≈1 cm perceived) and comparable to a light road unevenness.

2. Hydraulic:

   Each trigger activates a hydraulic cylinder underneath. The resulting pressure is transmitted via sealed hydraulic lines to a module box located next to the road.

3. Energy conversion:

   Inside the module box, the hydraulic energy drives a patented mechanical energy converter, based on permanent magnetic bearing - the first and only one of its kind in the world. This converts the impulse into electrical energy with hardly any friction and wear (very long lasting / high durability).

   Energy that is generated within the energy converter is passed on to a hybrid inverter, which can either store the energy in a battery system, retrieve energy from the battery when required, supply local infrastructure or export surplus power to the grid.

All critical and maintenance-relevant components are located outside the road, ensuring maximum durability, easy access and no traffic disruption.