GreenFlux, a Dutch charging software provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking DC-specific algorithm designed to optimize intelligent fast charging. This innovation aims to ensure that the collective power consumption of a cluster of charging stations remains under a predetermined limit automatically. The algorithm’s focus on efficiency renders it particularly appealing to commercial clients. The company has affirmed that the algorithm is already in use within its portfolio and has been successfully deployed on a large scale by various customers.
Notably, GreenFlux is renowned for its cloud-based and hardware-agnostic technology, underscoring its versatility across different brands of DC charging stations. By harnessing open standards and operating from the cloud, this innovation enables Charging Point Operators (CPOs) to expand their fast-charging networks more rapidly and cost-effectively, thus driving further adoption of electric vehicles.
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Rutger Plantenga, the Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at GreenFlux, emphasized the significance of their new DC smart charging solution, stating, “Given the substantial investment required for establishing and managing DC-charging hubs, evading hardware-vendor lock-in and maximizing revenue potential assumes paramount importance. Our newly introduced DC smart charging solution addresses precisely this need.”
In GreenFlux’s context, smart charging entails optimizing the distribution of power, allowing multiple electric vehicles to be charged simultaneously and at an accelerated pace. The cloud-based nature of the technology introduces added flexibility by responding to triggers like capacity constraints and fluctuations in energy tariffs.
This innovative solution empowers customers with real-time control over their charging infrastructure and simplifies the integration of additional charging stations into existing grid connections, thanks to efficient grouping and management capabilities.
While specific clients were not disclosed in the recent announcement, reports suggest that GreenFlux has been collaborating with entities such as Osprey in the UK and EDP Comercial in Southern Europe. It’s worth noting that GreenFlux was acquired by DKV Mobility in June 2021.
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With its origins dating back to 2011, GreenFlux has consistently pursued hardware-agnostic smart charging solutions. A noteworthy earlier endeavor was the European project called Invade, which concluded in 2020. Central to this project was a tailor-made algorithm from GreenFlux, devised to prevent grid overloads, incorporate renewable energy sources, and leverage fluctuating electricity prices. GreenFlux’s outlook from this project’s results was clear: “We are primed for an era in which millions of vehicles will harness sustainable energy when available, while simultaneously minimizing the need for extensive grid expansions.”
As GreenFlux continues to drive innovation in the EV charging sector, its DC-specific algorithm marks another significant step towards fostering efficient and sustainable charging solutions for a rapidly evolving transportation landscape.
