Together we keep theatre on the road

The Dutch touring circuit is one of a kind. It’s worth keeping.

Zero-emission zones, road charges and high diesel prices are changing how shows travel. Now is the time to plan the switch to electric.

For venues → For touring companies →
Electric truck outside the Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam

As more companies go electric, they’ll need to know which venues can charge their trucks.

A charger at your stage door gives tour planners a reason to put you on the route.

The cast of A Fine Mess on tour with Pieter Smit

The cast of A Fine Mess touring electric with Pieter Smit

Stroomlijnen grew out of Lichtwerk, Jacco Patist’s theatre production company. On tour, we see what it takes to get lighting, sound and scenery into a city-centre venue. As zero-emission zones expand, artists and their production teams are already factoring electric trucks into their next investment. Diesel costs and road charges make that decision more pressing. And an electric truck needs somewhere to charge at its destination, even when the theatre is outside a zero-emission zone.

A venue’s grid connection is sized for the show. For much of the day, some of that power is available at the loading dock. If touring companies invest in electric vehicles and venues give them somewhere to plug in, theatre and concerts can keep travelling the length of the country, from Groningen to Maastricht.

Hardware

We import our modular 120 kW DC chargers directly and keep stock in the Netherlands. Each comes with a two-year warranty and hot-swappable power modules.

Software

We develop and validate our own software, configure it for each venue and support building automation and control systems (GACS).

Cybersecurity

Chargers communicate over a private network with no public internet endpoint. Plug & Charge uses digital credentials to identify the vehicle.

Platform

See charging sessions, payments, CO₂ reports and incidents in one portal. Set your own commercial rate. We test updates separately, including compatibility with the installed equipment.

Energy management

We programme the energy management system (EMS) for your venue. It keeps charging within your contracted power limit and continues to operate locally if the internet connection drops.

Service

Round-the-clock monitoring, remote diagnostics and a response within four hours. We keep spare parts in stock and can provide a mobile backup if a DC charger fails.

Fire safety

The charging system can connect to the venue’s fire alarm panel. Fire crews can then switch off the chargers in a single action.

EREs and the Cultuurfonds

All proceeds from emission reduction units (EREs) go to the Cultuurfonds to support musicians, theatre makers and their projects.

What would work at your venue?

Electric trucks need a place to charge at each stop. We’d be happy to visit your venue and look at the options with you.

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