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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

HOMER Energy by UL, a global developer of energy modeling software, announced that HOMER Grid , software for designing grid-tied distributed energy projects, can now model how hybrid systems power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

This includes smart EV charging and energy management technologies that utilities can leverage to help manage charging, balance grid loads, and transform EVs from a grid liability to a grid asset. . Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging. The battery can “tell” the grid how much power is available in its battery.

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

There are many types of Demand Response programs, ranging from direct compensation-based programs for commercial and industrial customers to savings-based programs for consumer and retail customers. EV owners can install smart chargers at home and capture savings through participating in a utility’s Demand Response program for EV charging.

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

Driivz

Whether you are an EV fleet manager with hundreds of chargers or the owner of a handful of chargers located on your commercial, retail or residential property, smart EV charging allows you to optimize costs and increase charging reliability and stability. Local Control of EV Chargers.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

Over the coming decade, driven by technological advancements and requirements to decarbonise, the transport system will shift away from being powered by fossil fuels. New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel.

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ConnectDER and Siemens Partner to offer a simple and clever solution for Level 2 charging installations  

Charged EVs

Charged : With this partnership between Siemens and ConnectDER, you’ll have a smart charger that talks to the meter collar and then balances the power of the whole system. The only difference for the EV product is that solar’s pushing power in, and the EV is drawing power. We’re already hard at work on this stuff.

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AMPLY Power offers EV fleets guaranteed uptime and zero charging challenges

Charged EVs

AMPLY Power says its charging as a service model provides 99.9% Fleet charging management may not be the most glamorous segment of the EV industry, but it is emerging as an extremely important component of the future EV ecosystem. Now innovative companies are meeting the demand for similar services in the fleet charging realm.

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