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The electrification of vehicles is experiencing exponential growth, with charging infrastructure being a crucial building block for the energy transition. There are mandates to implement charging infrastructure, but not all infrastructure is sufficiently smart or sustainable.

If we want to have a significant impact on reducing grid load, which plays a key role in electrification, we need to make not only charging stations and points smart and sustainable, but also integrate and communicate them with energy management systems and building management systems.

Smart Charging

This project, through multiple case studies and various feasibility assessments, aims to widely spread existing and future smart charging technologies across different target groups: Flemish manufacturers, electrical installers, consulting firms, energy advisors, charge point operators, and more. The goal is to ensure that smart charging is not limited to a small group of parties who are familiar with the technology and able to implement it. This is a growing market that should be embraced by Flemish companies. Moreover, smart charging plays a significant role in reducing investment costs for Fluvius in the distribution grid.

Since the project will strongly focus on practical implementation, technology providers and installers will gain more insights and experiences with smart and sustainable charging stations and charging hubs through hands-on workshops and demonstrators at Howest’s campus, Energyville, and concrete projects at end-customer locations.

The ultimate goal is for Flemish installers and manufacturers to capitalize on this growing market.