Opening new fast-charging sites in Germany requires strict compliance with distribution system operator (DSO) regulations, which vary across regions. Fastned has to meet specific grid operator requirements for each location.
gridX implemented a tailored, grid-compliant energy management system (EMS) that manages active and reactive power according to each DSO’s rules. The system automatically controls electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure according to grid signals from the DSO and confirms compliance in real time.
After six months of pilot projects with different DSOs, gridX delivered the final solution in a matter of months. The gridX solution enables reliable and compliant handling of grid interactions with each DSO. The system automatically processes incoming grid signals and applies the required active and reactive power adjustments in real time, ensuring that Fastned sites remain compliant and operational at all times. gridX allows Fastned to optimize grid-related costs, enhance operational reliability, and operate its charging infrastructure in a grid-friendly manner.
Beyond the project, the gridX solution helps Fastned with a scalable, future-proof foundation. With the newly introduced support for G100 in the UK, Fastned can continue expanding across multiple markets without operational blocks. The technology helps ensure that each new site can be deployed quickly and compliant, creating a reliable infrastructure for the fast-charging network of tomorrow.
Austrian Post is the leading logistics and postal service provider in the country. In order to switch to a fully electric fleet by 2030, they needed the corresponding charging infrastructure, as well as a smart energy management system to make it feasible.
As charging demand continues to grow, many electric vehicle (EV) charging sites quickly reach grid capacity limits, making expansion complex and costly. E.ON Drive required a flexible energy management platform that allows charging infrastructure to scale across diverse sites while keeping both upfront investment costs and ongoing operational costs, such as grid fees, low.
At one site, dynamic load management with XENON enabled E.ON Drive to expand the charging capacity by a factor of eight without any grid extension. The platform automatically allocates power to vehicles, ensuring full utilization of available grid capacity without requiring additional infrastructure investment.
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