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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. The solution is to co-locate renewables and storage with charging infrastructure.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

Unlike gas-powered cars or hybrids, zero-emission EVs run entirely on electricity. And with the increase in sustainable power generation, EVs will someday run on 100% renewable energy. Sustainable gifts for the home: smart EV charging and smart meters. Smart electricity meters work in a similar way.

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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

Driivz

EV smart charging and energy management Smart EV charging and energy management combine a set of technology and industry best practices that determine when and how an EV plugged into a smart charger will receive power. Similarly, CPOs and EMSPs rely on interoperability across charging networks with EV roaming.

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Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?

My Energi

For example, the industry is putting pressure on standing charges, as well as pushing to secure electricity within the government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation. By combining a state-of-the-art smart charger (such as a myenergi zappi) with a pavement channel, you can still benefit from minimal charging costs.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). What are the Benefits of Smart EV Charging? Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? Smart energy management adds another dimension to EV smart charging.

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

Charged EVs

Once an EV can double as a stationary storage device, it will take its place as part of an energy ecosystem that includes rooftop solar and energy management—and could even become a source of revenue for owners and a valuable grid-balancing resource for utilities. We can turn on smart plugs.

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