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.
A successful pilot project allowed the grid operator's control center to override the dynamic load management's local setting according to future energy regulation.
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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