UK EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has signed an agreement with UK Power Networks to implement a pilot smart charging program at selected public charge points. The program is designed to reduce strain on the grid by shifting a considerable portion of network use for EV charging away from peak periods.
ubitricity is the first company to introduce smart charging at scale on a public network, allowing customers to schedule charging sessions to pause during peak hours over the winter period. This will help UKPN to alleviate pressure on the electricity grid, while providing convenient and fairly priced charging for drivers.
“We are opening up opportunities for even more people through flexible charging. Widening participation in flexibility is a key part of our plan to keep connecting low-carbon technologies to the electricity network,” said Sotiris Georgiopoulos, Director of DSO at UK Power Networks.
The two-year “flexibility tender” agreement between ubitricity and UK Power Networks is a major step forward in optimizing EV charging infrastructure for the power grid. By actively managing the charging schedule of its charge points and promoting smart charging, ubitricity is helping to reduce strain on the grid and make EV charging more accessible and affordable.
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