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Jaap BurgerAnother example of how digital smart energy services can be updated to include more levels of optimisation: Octopus Energy Germany already optimises home <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> charging for its customers through a smart tariff. Now it is adding redispatch by the TSO: <a href="https://www.transnetbw.de/de/newsroom/pressemitteilungen/Pilotprojekt-OctoFlexBW-geht-in-naechste-Phase" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.transnetbw.de/de/newsroom/pressemitteilungen/Pilotprojekt-OctoFlexBW-geht-in-naechste-Phase</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerBack from two days in Aachen discussing and learning all things <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/v2g" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#v2g</a> - some key insights in my post over at Linkedin<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaapburger_vehicle2grid-activity-7313834397688885250-IVRC" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaapburger_vehicle2grid-activity-7313834397688885250-IVRC</a>

Jaap Burger<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> users who rely on public charging now have more flavours to choose from in Amsterdam: get rewarded for flexibility in EV charging, help integrate renewables, move charging out of the grid's peak hours, lower charging costs: win-win.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaapburger_a-new-easy-way-to-benefit-from-the-flexibility-activity-7311324011261513728-8DrG" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaapburger_a-new-easy-way-to-benefit-from-the-flexibility-activity-7311324011261513728-8DrG</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerGreat 🎧 on smart EV charging - especially how to extend it to public charging. Not-so-fun fact: German public charging points are all on a standard load profile: no incentive for operators to optimise, as there's no smart meter data to settle e.g. on a 15 minute frequency within energy markets.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TOl48Pphxp1d8fJ0KFHhc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TOl48Pphxp1d8fJ0KFHhc</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerMarch update! 480 tools to help Europeans use energy smartly.Smart EV charging & heat pump operation, hot water tank controls, bring savings and comfort to consumers and much-needed flexibility to the electricity system.Updated info, maps and figures here: <a href="https://www.raponline.org/toolkit/strong-growth-in-tariffs-and-services-for-demand-side-flexibility-in-europe/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.raponline.org/toolkit/strong-growth-in-tariffs-and-services-for-demand-side-flexibility-in-europe/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flexibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flexibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HeatPumps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HeatPumps</a>

shashindoDer Moment in dem meinem Herzen noch mehr Sonne und Zuversicht ist, als CO2 neutraler Strom ins eAuto fließt. <a href="https://photog.social/tags/v1g" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#v1g</a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/co2neutral" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#co2neutral</a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/smartcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#smartcharging</a>

Jaap Burger“Do you think that there is enough knowledge of the advantages of flexibility in terms of saving consumers money, in terms of saving the grid money? Do you think this is understood by national leaders?”Great final question in this 15-minute episode of Foresight's The Jolt!<a href="https://foresightmedia.com/story/sQvBC74t-meppMYa9-11642" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://foresightmedia.com/story/sQvBC74t-meppMYa9-11642</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flexibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flexibility</a>

Jaap BurgerGreat explanation as always by Axle on P415 (what's that? read the post!): allowing UK consumers to participate not only in grid services but also in energy services: stay on a fixed contract but still be rewarded for flexibility (think: EV smart charging, heat pump)<a href="https://www.axle.energy/blog/p415-how-to-wholesale" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.axle.energy/blog/p415-how-to-wholesale</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flexibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flexibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerAn excellent example of how the transformation of the automotive sector is creating new opportunities: AMAG, the Swiss Volkswagen importer, is becoming an aggregator, charging participating cars smarter on the basis of spot prices and keeping the grid frequency stable.<a href="https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/ploetzlich-zu-wenig-strom-wie-amag-mit-elektroautos-das-netz-stabilisieren-will-ld.1872972" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/ploetzlich-zu-wenig-strom-wie-amag-mit-elektroautos-das-netz-stabilisieren-will-ld.1872972</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flexibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flexibility</a>

Jaap Burgertwo other noteworthy points: 1) the data can also be cleverly used in other ways: for example, to determine new charging locations 2) the digital nature of connected vehicles disrupts traditional models, now also in energy. Virtual power plants are software and communication, not hardware.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

evcc - solar charging ☀️🚘🚀 The evcc app for iOS and Android is now available!• Automatic discovery of evcc instances • Full-screen UI with improved gestures • Reliable connection management • Light and dark mode📱 Download: iOS: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/de/app/evcc-io/id6478510176" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/de/app/evcc-io/id6478510176</a> Android: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.evcc.android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.evcc.android</a>Read more: <a href="https://docs.evcc.io/en/blog/2025/03/01/evcc-app-for-ios-android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://docs.evcc.io/en/blog/2025/03/01/evcc-app-for-ios-android</a><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/evcc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#evcc</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/smartcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#smartcharging</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/sustainable" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sustainable</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#opensource</a>

Jaap BurgerThis is the second EV-specific tariff in France. The other, Mobilize Power, offers similar fixed-price electricity with a bonus for using the managed charging (and discharging) service.Both managed charging services optimise on the spot markets.From: <a href="https://mastodon.social/@burger_jaap" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@burger_jaap</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/@burger_jaap/113238053393736390" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://mastodon.social/@burger_jaap/113238053393736390</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/V2G" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#V2G</a>

Jaap BurgerOctopus launches its 'Intelligent 🐙' managed charging tariff in France, offering a 12 cent discount on every kWh charged by the EV. This means 5 cents during off-peak hours, 10 cents during peak hours (or 8 cents for those on a flat rate). The rest of the house is charged at the same rate as EDF.<a href="https://www.octopusenergy.fr/intelligent-octopus" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.octopusenergy.fr/intelligent-octopus</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerThe Norwegian EV Association enables its members to use smart <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> charging, not only to optimise for spot prices, but also to be rewarded for supporting the local grid in certain areas (to be expanded). By facilitating "kortreist strøm" (short distance electricity), more solar can be integrated.<a href="https://elbil.no/elbilforeningen-samarbeider-med-volue-endelig-blir-du-kompensert-for-a-bidra-til-et-smartere-stromnett/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://elbil.no/elbilforeningen-samarbeider-med-volue-endelig-blir-du-kompensert-for-a-bidra-til-et-smartere-stromnett/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerEnel, Italy's largest electricity supplier, launches its <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a> programme in Italy 🇮🇹.Users of Enel's home charger can sign up for different (regional) flexibility programmes. The EV will always charge according to the user's prefs.<a href="https://www.enelxway.com/it/it/ricarica-flessibile" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.enelxway.com/it/it/ricarica-flessibile</a>

Jaap BurgerDon't assume that electric heavy-duty vehicles - 🚚🚌🚛 - are a burden on the grid. There's considerable potential for flexibility. New paper from SmartEn shows examples of smart and bi-directional charging of these vehicles and some of the companies (there are many more) working on it.<a href="https://smarten.eu/reports/position-paper-integrating-heavy-duty-vehicles-in-the-electricity-system-highlight-of-best-practices/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://smarten.eu/reports/position-paper-integrating-heavy-duty-vehicles-in-the-electricity-system-highlight-of-best-practices/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/V2G" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#V2G</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerSynergi is back with its report on smart EV charging in Finland 🇫🇮, and so is my favourite chart. It shows when users typically plug in 🔌 and when optimised charging starts 🕑. This means: Users can just do what they normally do and automatically benefit from shifting charging to cheaper times.<a href="https://www.synergi.so/post/electric-vehicle-smart-charging-report" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.synergi.so/post/electric-vehicle-smart-charging-report</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerBy making smart EV charging easy and providing the right inputs for optimisation - such as time-varying electricity prices and network tariffs - users and grids benefit. The next frontier is to extend the benefits of smart charging to users who rely on public charging infrastructure.<a href="https://foresightmedia.com/story/swp224476-aNDvQb6y-d5a35" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://foresightmedia.com/story/swp224476-aNDvQb6y-d5a35</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerInteresting cost modelling by Gridcog for a small fleet of 8 refuse (garbage) trucks in 4 🇦🇺 Australian regions. With smart charging and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/V2G" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#V2G</a>, there are significant cost savings that are ready to be collected.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gridcog_the-value-of-optimising-an-ev-fleet-charging-activity-7284786708187922433-6_vm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gridcog_the-value-of-optimising-an-ev-fleet-charging-activity-7284786708187922433-6_vm</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

Jaap BurgerMore 🇬🇧 EVs to provide grid services: EDF and Hypervolt enable frequency response service from home chargers. Stackable with additional savings from an EDF smart EV tariff.<a href="https://www.edfenergy.com/edf-and-hypervolt-launch-virtual-battery-service-using-evs-help-balance-grid" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.edfenergy.com/edf-and-hypervolt-launch-virtual-battery-service-using-evs-help-balance-grid</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SmartCharging</a>

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