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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

What is a Demand Response event? When a utility or grid operator anticipates that energy demand will exceed energy supply, it will declare a DR event and directly ask participants to reduce their energy demand during specified hours. Alternatively, a utility can designate peak time during which customers are asked to reduce energy use.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

Driivz

This makes the topic of managed EV charging important to all stakeholders , from the utilities that generate electricity through all the EV fleet, building, and public charging operators that deliver it to the vehicles to the drivers. Smart charging refers to the level of technology in the charger hardware itself.

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AMPLY Power offers EV fleets guaranteed uptime and zero charging challenges

Charged EVs

You don’t really find customers anymore that would select solar panels and inverters on their own, hire a construction crew to build a system, then work with the utility directly on the utility interconnect. We sequentially charge them as needed, or during the time when energy cost is lowest, when the demand spike in the building is reduced.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Without this expertise, the installation process could go wrong and the safety and performance of your charger could be compromised. . Your charger mediates a high quantity of electricity from your house or apartment building into your car. They’ll also be able to offer advice on using your smart charging app.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Without this expertise, the installation process could go wrong and the safety and performance of your charger could be compromised. Your charger mediates a high quantity of electricity from your house or apartment building into your car. They’ll also be able to offer advice on using your smart charging app.