ev.energy has partnered with Sense to develop a grid-edge EV charging system aimed at improving how utilities manage residential electricity demand and electric vehicle charging.
Smart charging and grid-edge integration
The partnership combines:
- Sense’s Waveform AI technology using advanced smart meters (AMI 2.0)
- ev.energy’s Autonomous Grid-Edge Stack for EV charging management
The system is designed to:
- Detect and monitor household energy usage in real time
- Automatically enroll EV users into utility demand-response programs
- Optimize EV charging based on grid conditions
Solving low participation in utility programs
The companies aim to address a key challenge in the US energy sector:
- Only 3%–5% of EV users currently participate in demand-response programs
- Manual enrollment and limited device visibility are major barriers
The new system focuses on auto-enrolment and automation to increase participation.
Cost savings potential
According to analysis referenced by the companies:
- Smart EV charging could reduce US power system costs by up to $30 billion annually by 2035
- Households could see up to 10% lower electricity bills
- Utilities could better manage peak electricity demand
Industry impact
The partnership highlights growing adoption of:
- Distributed Energy Resources (DER) management
- Grid-edge intelligence systems
- Automated EV charging optimization
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