🌍⚡ Exciting insights from the intercharge network conference 2024, shedding light on the future of the energy ecosystem and the pivotal role of #EVs in this transformation. Here’s a quick summary of the key takeaways from Frank Spennemann, our Head of Charging Solutions Energy, who participated in the icnc 2024 panel discussion on #SmartEnergy together with Juergen Stein from EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG and Merlin Lauenburg from Tibber. 🔋 Smart Home Energy Ecosystem: Integrating smart systems in home energy management can help reducing energy costs in the future and support the energy transition. 🚗 EVs as Flexible Energy Consumers: EVs' large batteries and usage profiles offer great flexibility for bidirectional charging and discharging. In a smart energy system, EVs will charge during low energy prices and high renewable generation, and discharge when prices are high and renewable generation is low. 🔗 Interoperability & Standards: For a seamless smart energy system, interoperability between energy assets is crucial. An ISO standard for interoperability between chargers and EVs is currently being implemented by manufacturers. 📜 Regulatory Framework: Creating a regulatory framework that supports bidirectional charging is essential. This includes addressing grid codes, fees, and taxation to pave the way for mass adoption. Additionally smart meter rollout in Germany has to be accelerated. What do you think? How can we accelerate the adoption of smart energy systems in our homes? 👉 Share your thoughts in the comments!
How can Smart Energy deliver a great customer experience? What are the existing challenges of the EV charging ecosystem and how can the different stakeholders join forces to overcome them through the holistic integration of Smart Energy 🔌? Markus Hackmann from P3 discussed this question with representatives of the key players on stage at #icnc24 today. For the automotive industry: Frank Spennemann, Mercedes-Benz AG, for the energy industry Juergen Stein from EnBW and for the integrators Merlin Lauenburg from Tibber. They shared their perspectives and agreed that regulatory hurdles need to be overcome and that smart energy devices, in particular smart meters, will drive EV adoption due to the benefits of bi-directional charging. Bidirectional charging allows electric vehicles 🚗 to not only draw power from the grid 🕸, but also send excess power back, helping to stabilise the grid and provide back-up power. This capability will reduce electricity costs for consumers and increase the efficiency of renewable energy use ☀ 🔋. #bidirectionalcharging #renewableenergy #EVcharging #eMobility #smartcharging #smartdevices intercharge network conference 2024