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What is smart charging?
Smart charging refers to a charging system where electric vehicles, charging stations and charging operators share data connections. Through smart charging, the charging stations may monitor, manage, and restrict the use of charging devices to optimize energy consumption. Comparing with uncontrolled charging, smart charging will flatten the electricity usage peak by shifting the peak due to vehicle charging away from the peak due to other consumption.
How Does Smart Charging Work in Practice?
Smart charging operates by connecting charging points with users and operators through a cloud-based management platform. As EVs plug into charging stations, crucial information such as charging time, speed, and local grid capacity is transmitted to a centralized system. This data is then analyzed in real-time, allowing for automatic decisions on when and how EVs should be charged. Operators can remotely regulate energy usage through platforms, providing users with the convenience of monitoring and paying for charging sessions via mobile apps.
- Solar smart charging
For those equipped with solar energy systems, smart charging takes a giant leap. With photovoltaic inverters and energy storage batteries, users can replace grid electricity with solar power, potentially reducing their charging costs to zero euros.
- Technical difficulties
Smart charging deviates from traditional methods, leveraging cloud communication to obtain real-time electricity price and load information. The system then calculates the best charging time based on user preferences, household electricity consumption, and renewable energy availability. The AI algorithms predict future electricity price fluctuations, enabling the system to understand optimal charging times, considering solar energy storage and minimizing costs.
HEMS App Integration:
Our HEMS App already incorporates smart charging functionality. Predicting future electricity prices through advanced algorithms, the HEMS App integrates solar and storage systems within homes. The result is a comprehensive solution that not only reduces costs but transforms the entire household into an energy-saving hub.
Here’s how it works:
1、Smart Charging Activation:
- Vehicle Connection: Users can effortlessly bind their electric vehicles (EVs) or EV chargers, enabling the HEMS App to access crucial information about the vehicle, allowing for intelligent charging coordination.
- EV charger connection: Even if users choose not to bind their vehicles, EV chargers also are equipped to support smart charging independently.
2、Real-time EV Insights:
Users instantly see real-time EV data, including battery level, charge rate, charging status and more.
3、Smart Charging Modes:
enjoyelec offers two intelligent charging solutions – Off-peak Charge and Dynamic Charge.
- Off-peak Charge: Users can set preferred low-price time slots, allowing the app to automatically initiate charging during these periods.
- Dynamic Charge:For greater flexibility, users simply set their planned usage time and desired State of Charge (SoC). The AI algorithm then adjusts the charging power in real-time based on electricity prices, optimizing savings. During periods of low or negative electricity prices, the system maximizes charging efficiency, delivering substantial cost reductions.
Smart charging is not just about saving money; it’s a transformative approach to EV charging that embraces sustainability and efficiency. With enjoyelec’s HEMS App leading the charge, users can unlock a future where every charge is intelligent, economical, and environmentally conscious.
