In the heart of Bristol, a groundbreaking project is showcasing the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging. This innovative case study demonstrates how solar energy can be effectively harnessed to power EV charging stations, marking a significant step towards sustainable transportation.
Watch the video below to see this cutting-edge integration in action and witness firsthand how solar power is revolutionizing EV charging infrastructure.
The Integration Challenge
The site features a complex setup with a large solar array and multiple chargers, including DC options available for customers, staff, and the garage. The challenge lies in efficiently optimizing the energy generated, ensuring it is used to its fullest potential across the site.
Wevo Energy’s Smart Charging Management System
At the core of this project is Wevo Energy’s smart charging management system. Effi, the managing director for UK and Europe at Wevo, explains that their system is a Charge Point Management System (CPMS) that is hardware-agnostic and based on OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol). Key features of Wevo’s system include:
- Energy Optimization: The core of their solution focuses on maximizing energy efficiency.
- Flexibility: The system can connect with various hardware, including Simpson and Partners chargers and SolarEdge inverters.
- Cloud-Based Platform: Operators can choose settings based on conditions, such as charging only by solar on sunny days.
- User-Friendly Interface: The back-office portal offers granular details of chargers, generation, and usage across the site.
- Mobile App: An intuitive app allows users to find the best price and receive notifications when charging is complete.
Hardware Integration: Simpson and Partners Chargers
Simpson and Partners contribute to this innovative project with their range of aesthetically pleasing and functional EV chargers. Mandy Simpson showcases wall-mounted units, freestanding 22kW and 7kW options, and their recently launched business series. These chargers are designed to complement their surroundings while offering features like daisy-chaining for easy installation, high-quality components, individual RCBO switching, and compatibility with solar panels and OCPP. This hardware forms the perfect complement to Wevo’s smart charging management system, enabling seamless integration of charging infrastructure with renewable energy sources.
Benefits of the Integrated System
- Renewable Energy Utilization: Maximizes the use of clean, solar energy for EV charging.
- Flexibility: Allows charging from a mix of local generation and grid power when needed.
- Aesthetic Integration: Chargers designed to complement the architectural style of the site.
- Scalability: The system can handle multiple chargers, both AC and DC.
- User-Friendly: Intuitive interfaces for both operators and end-users.
Conclusion: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
This Bristol project exemplifies Wevo Energy’s commitment to driving the transition to clean energy solutions in the EV charging landscape. By seamlessly connecting solar infrastructure with Simpson and Partners’ charging systems, it demonstrates how we can effectively balance energy demands, http://esahub.rcmrd.org/ reduce grid reliance, and lower costs.The collaboration between Wevo Energy, Simpson and Partners, and SolarEdge showcases how integrated systems can pave the way for a sustainable future in EV charging. As we continue to explore and implement such solutions, we move closer to a world where our transportation needs are met entirely by renewable energy sources.
