E.ON
Optimizing renewable capacity
gridX's manufacturer-independent platform allowed E.ON to develop a dynamic load management solution to optimize energy by taking the real-time load into account and prioritize charging without manual input.
gridX's manufacturer-independent platform allowed E.ON to develop a dynamic load management solution to optimize energy by taking the real-time load into account and prioritize charging without manual input.
As one of Europe's largest energy providers, E.ON focuses on providing comprehensive energy solutions that address the needs of both customers and the environment. They were in need of a manufacturer-independent load management solution that could optimize energy by taking the real-time load at the grid connection point into account.
In September 2020, E.ON chose to use XENON for their load management solution as the platform provided the necessary flexibility for the wide variety of sites and projects.
The combination of our peak shaver and grid protector modules enables more discerning distribution of charging power amongst electric vehicles, while maximizing the utilization of the infrastructure. Added features of optional charging modes ensure that departure times and state of charge are taken into account so that user comfort is never compromised.
When combined with PV systems, the energy management system adjusts electric vehicle (EV) charging according to energy supply and demand in real time. For example, if solar power increases or energy consumption in the building drops, the system instantly charges more EVs or provides them with greater power. Certain electric cars can be prioritized using artificial intelligence that is trained with historical data, meaning manual input from customers is not required.
At one site, this AI-based dynamic load management enabled E.ON to expand the capacity of electric cars by a factor of ten, without any grid extensions. This means the smart energy management system avoids sizeable upfront costs, while also ensuring that ongoing grid fees are kept to a minimum.
In our latest project with E.ON, gridX begun testing bidirectional charging, which enables the use of an electric car as a battery to store and release energy if an additional supply of energy is needed. For larger projects, the VPP module allows them to aggregate different systems into a system pool, which is connected to grid control systems via an API. We are constantly developing a range of customized new features to ensure that users' needs are always met at each individual site, no matter how large or small.
E.ON SE is a multinational energy supply company headquartered in Essen, Germany. It is one of the largest private electricity supply companies in the world and focuses primarily on energy networks and services and, increasingly, on how these can be converted to renewable energies. To achieve this, E.ON Energie Deutschland (E.ON) is driving the spread of smart digital energy solutions at the household level.
Swiss Post is Switzerland's central logistics provider. The group has set ambitious sustainability goals and plans to operate all-electric fleets at 100 locations by the end of 2024. From 2030, the entire delivery fleet is to be electric.
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