Smart OpenADR Solution for Efficient, Grid-Friendly EV Charging
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Summary of this project
Our client, a leader in EV chargers, aimed to enhance the efficiency of their products and improve adaptability to real-time grid changes.
With over 1 million units sold, the client’s chargers connect energy providers, grid operators, and EV users, enabling coordinated management of charging activities. This system optimizes energy usage and supports grid stability.
To help our client achieve its goals of increased efficiency, we implemented an Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) solution. This project aimed to improve demand response capabilities making it more adaptable to grid changes. The system helps to reduce carbon emissions by reducing consumption during peak times.
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Technologies
- Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, AWS, AWS CloudWatch, AWS Elastic Load Balancing, ElasticSearch, gRPC, Microservices, NestJS, OpenADR
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By 2040, over 1.4 billion electric vehicles could be on the road, increasing electricity demand
With the growing adoption of EVs, maintaining a stable power grid has become increasingly challenging. High-demand periods can strain grid stability, leading to higher costs and potential outages.
By using OpenADR, the solution aimed to help reduce stress on the grid, optimize energy usage, and reduce costs for EV users. This solution also aligns with our client’s sustainability goals, supporting eco-friendly energy consumption and reinforcing their commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Reducing energy consumption during peak times, enabling more stable and efficient charging
To create a suitable EV charging solution, our team needed to address several technical challenges. The OpenADR solution had to handle high demand, respond quickly to changes in grid conditions, and minimize energy costs for users.
The project focused on reducing energy consumption during peak times, enabling more stable and efficient charging. Using OpenADR, cloud services, and flexible architecture, we developed a scalable solution that supports grid stability and reliable EV charging.
To deliver a full solution, the system had to overcome several key challenges:
- Grid stability: the system needed to respond instantly to changing grid demands without impacting performance.
- High reliability: to ensure a dependable service, the system had to meet strict uptime and performance standards, even at peak times.
- Scalability and security: the solution needed to handle varying user loads dynamically while keeping data secure.
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Our role in providing an eMobility solution
We worked closely with our client to enhance their EV charging platform, making it adaptable to changing grid conditions. The new platform can adjust charging schedules based on real-time demand, allowing for smarter energy consumption during peak and off-peak times.
To support this functionality, we ensured the platform provides easy access to important data for each charger, including usage patterns and demand response timings.
Key Features:
Modular system design: we built the platform in a way that separates different functions, like user access, billing, and demand response. This setup makes the system scalable, efficient, and easy to manage.
Flexible cloud infrastructure: the platform automatically scales based on demand, ensuring it can handle heavy usage when needed. By distributing resources across multiple locations, we ensure high availability and efficient performance.
Independent services: each part of the system works independently, reducing the risk of a complete shutdown if one part fails. Communication between services is quick, with real-time monitoring to track system health.
High reliability and backup: we implemented multiple backups and recovery plans, ensuring the system remains operational even during unexpected events. This setup keeps the platform dependable and minimizes any potential downtime.
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The result
Our team delivered a custom solution for our client’s EV chargers. The OpenADR system enhanced the EV chargers’ efficiency and reliability.
By enabling real-time adaptation to grid conditions, the solution supported optimized energy use and reduced operational costs while contributing to environmental sustainability. This initiative reinforced our client’s position as a leading, eco-conscious EV solutions provider, with over 1 million tons of CO₂ avoided to date.
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