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🚛⚡ Decarbonizing EV fleets with managed charging With many new registered EV vehicles belonging to fleets, electrification alone isn’t enough—we need smart solutions to optimize charging, reduce costs, and support the grid. 🔋 By 2030, fleet charging could drive tens of gigawatts of peak demand across North America and Europe. Managed smart charging can turn this challenge into an opportunity, creating a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that lower utilities’ expenses and increase their ability to integrate more renewables, cutting infrastructure costs, and lowering energy bills for all. 💰  Here’s how we get it right: ✅ Simplify charging for fleet drivers 🚗 – Seamless, interoperable charging networks and automated reimbursement solutions make fleet electrification hassle-free. ✅ Empower and incentivize fleet managers 📉 – Enrolling in utility-led managed charging can cut fleet charging costs by 37%, equating to savings of $714 per vehicle per month. https://lnkd.in/gub-wwJm?  ✅ Scale commercial smart charging programs ⚙️ – Utilities must expand managed charging to fleets, offering services like charging reimbursement, public charging access, and commercial site optimization. At True Energy, we’re already putting these solutions to work. For example, we are collaborating with the Faroe Islands to achieve carbon-neutral energy production. In this context, advanced smart charging plays a pivotal role. 🚀 Want to learn more? Download our free eBook and discover how managed charging turns EV fleets into grid assets while delivering cost savings and sustainability benefits. https://lnkd.in/gJnw876t  #EVFleets #SmartCharging #SustainableEnergy 

Is your utility prepared for these unmanaged EV charging risks 🚨 EV adoption is accelerating—but aging distribution infrastructure isn't ready. Uncontrolled EV charging can overload transformers, spike demand during peak hours, and drive costly grid upgrades. ⚡ Here’s an overview of just one of the risks:  ⚠️ Too many EVs charging at once in a local area can overload 25 kVA transformers  ⚠️ Service transformer failures can cost utilities thousands per unit  ⚠️ TOU rates alone can shift, but not reduce, demand—creating new peak risks  ⚠️ Associated voltage instability can damage appliances and grid assets 💡 The solution? Advanced smart charging. Instead of reacting to infrastructure strain, utilities can dynamically manage EV load, ensuring vehicles get the charge they need without overloading the grid. This means:  ✅ Optimized charging schedules to prevent transformer stress  ✅ Load balancing to reduce grid upgrade costs  ✅ Seamless integration with demand response programs As EV adoption grows, utilities must act now to turn charging from a liability into an asset. 🚗🔋 Are your programs ready? Reach out to hear more about our advanced smart charging solutions. #SmartCharging #GridResilience #EVCharging 

⚡ The EV revolution is accelerating, and utilities must know EV owners’ preferences to keep up!  According to Reuters, 2024 set a record with 17.1 million electric vehicles (EVs) sold worldwide, a 25% increase from 2023. https://lnkd.in/dD-TGX-V Understanding how and when EV owners charge is key to turn the challenge of multiple charging EVs into a new opportunity for grid stability and energy optimization. 🚗🔌 A recent Franklin Energy study surveyed 390 customers—including current EV owners and near-term buyers—to uncover insights into charging preferences. https://lnkd.in/g6nmvEJF Here’s what stood out: ✅ 100% of EV owners prefer home charging ✅ 98% of likely buyers plan to do the same ✅ Over 50% of EV owners charge 5+ times per week ✅ Many charge during peak hours, but there's significant shiftable load This presents a huge opportunity for utilities to guide EV adoption with advanced smart charging, managed charging, TOU rates, and streamlined charger installation programs. By supporting customers with the right tools and incentives, utilities can turn EV growth into a grid asset—not a strain. Are utilities doing enough to meet EV owners where they are? Let’s discuss. 🔋💡 #EVCharging #SmartEnergy #GridInnovation 

The Distributed Energy Superheroes Have Arrived! ⚡🔋 We wish you all a happy Friday with this light-hearted look at the future of energy and distributed energy resources. Without further ado, meet the champions of the Distributed Energy League, each harnessing the power of renewables, storage, and smart technologies to reshape our energy future. The team includes: ⚡ Photon Guardian: Converts sunlight into pure energy, storing reserves for when the grid needs it most. 🌬️ Gale Force: Channels the wind’s power to generate electricity and balance demand. 🔋 Volt Guardian: Supercharges EV batteries to store and release energy at lightning speed. 📡 GridSync: Ensures EVs charge at optimal times, keeping the grid stable and efficient. And there’s more where they came from! 🦸♂️🦸♀️ Want to meet the full team and see their backstories? Dive into the Distributed Energy Superhero League on our blog! 🚀🔗 https://lnkd.in/gpsi9KWC #DER #FutureofEnergy

The EV battery trends utilities and energy companies need to monitor 🚗🔋 EV battery technology is in the fast lane. Here are some of the key developments we are seeing in the market: 💰 Lower prices: The $/kWh price on some EV batteries is already below $60/kWh, with solid-state batteries likely pushing costs even lower. ⚡ Solid-state performance: Toyota, Nissan, and BMW are investing in solid-state battery technology, promising higher energy density (1,000 km+ range) and faster charging (80% in under 15 minutes). 🔄 New battery types: Beyond solid-state, alternatives like sodium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries are gaining traction, offering lower costs, using more abundant materials and improving sustainability. 🔌 Cell-to-pack & battery swapping: Automakers and battery giants like BYD, CATL, and LG Energy Solution are optimizing battery designs through cell-to-pack (CTP) and cell-to-body (CTB) designs, reducing weight and improving efficiency, while battery swapping stations are on the rise, especially in China. 📈 Global boom – With 7M+ EVs sold in the first half of 2024, the battery market is expected to reach $423.9 billion by 2030. Here are some of the impacts for utilities and energy companies 🔋 ⚡ Grids and flexibility: As EV adoption grows, utilities must prepare for higher peak demand and new load management challenges. Smart charging and V2G (vehicle-to-grid) solutions will be critical to ensuring grid stability. 🔌 Energy storage: The rise of second-life EV batteries offers energy companies cost-effective storage solutions, improving grid flexibility and enhancing renewable energy integration. 🌍 New revenue streams: With EV battery technology evolving, energy companies must adapt business models to provide ways to leverage EVs as grid assets that help balance grid loads. A final note: the next decade of EV batteries is about more than just cars—it’s about how we manage energy itself. How will utilities and energy companies adapt? Let us know in the comments👇 #EVBatteries #EnergyTransition #GridFlexibility 

⚡ Here’s what market experts and analysts are saying about distributed energy resources. At True Energy, we’ve been tracking insights from leading market analysts and research firms to distil some of the key trends shaping the market for DERs – and what that may mean for utilities and energy companies. 📊 The findings include:  📈 Growing capacity: 217 GW of new DER capacity will be added by 2028 in the US alone – Wood Mackenzie projects explosive growth, led by EV charging, solar, and flexible load management. https://lnkd.in/g6wjtRqk  🌞 Solar growth: According to DNV, global coal use is now declining, and grid capacity will expand 2.5x by 2050 to support growing renewables. https://lnkd.in/g4ZAag_X  💰 Massive market expansion: Precedence Research and Allied Market Research estimate the global distributed energy market will reach over $1.4 trillion by 2033, driven by decarbonization, government incentives, and grid independence. https://lnkd.in/gJpujJdJ  https://lnkd.in/gcnDWq3Q  🔋 DERs as grid assets: The IEA reports that 167 GW of distributed PV were installed globally between 2019-2021, and EVs & heat pumps are reshaping energy consumption. The challenge? Grids designed for the 20th century aren’t ready. https://lnkd.in/gwKk-WFD  ⚡ Virtual Power Plants: Business Research Insights highlights the growing role of VPPs in aggregating DERs to improve grid flexibility and stability. https://lnkd.in/gQk9fdyq  🌍 Europe set to lead DER investments? Energy Change Makers suggests that capital is shifting to Europe, pushing further decentralization and clean energy adoption. https://lnkd.in/eEDh_Xps  📊 New grid models: Experts from Straits Research emphasize the shift to localized energy production, with smarter grids and digitalization being key. https://lnkd.in/g6RhmcRY  Do you agree with these trends? And what trend do you think will have the biggest impact in the coming years? 👇 #DERs #EnergyTransition #GridFlexibility 

How EV fleet managers can prepare for – and take advantage of - V2G ⚡🚛 What if your fleet could earn up to $16,000 per vehicle per year—not from driving, but by supporting the grid? Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is transforming fleet management by turning parked EVs into energy assets. Ongoing trends include: ✅ Smart charging & peak demand management cut electricity costs by shifting charging to off-peak hours. ✅ V2G enables energy sales, letting fleets charge when electricity is cheap and sell it back at peak times. ✅ Grid services like frequency regulation allow fleets to stabilize the grid and get paid for it. The transition to V2G-ready fleets might seem complex, but new smart charging tools simplify planning and help fleets start with managed charging today—paving the way for full V2G integration tomorrow. Learn how fleet managers can monetize V2G and future-proof their operations in our article. 🔗👇  https://lnkd.in/gsypFziB #EVFleets #V2G #SmartCharging 

What we would add to this list of trends shaping the future of demand response. ⚡🔋 A recent Power Mag article lists some of the trends shaping the future of demand response and its role in effectively managing the grid. https://lnkd.in/gziZmNsD Key trends identified include:  ✅ Rising load growth – Data centres, crypto mining, and EV adoption are increasing energy demand, requiring smarter, more flexible solutions. ✅ Data access challenges for VPPs – Standardized utility data access remains a bottleneck for aggregating small-scale resources like EV chargers. ✅ Aging infrastructure constraints – Decades-old grid infrastructure is struggling to keep up, making demand-side flexibility essential. ✅ Extreme weather risks – Demand response is proving critical in preventing outages during heatwaves, storms, and winter surges. ✅ Evolving capacity rules – Regulations must recognize the full value of demand-side resources in maintaining grid stability. But what about turning challenges into assets? This is one of the core trends we see defining the space for demand response.  🚀  Instead of the likes of EVs and distributed energy resources (DER) being seen as a grid burden, they can actively support load shifting and frequency regulation with the right software solutions.  For example, advanced smart charging enables EVs to charge when demand is low and even provide power back to the grid when needed, while DERMS systems can orchestrate DER. These systems can negate some of the negative impacts of aging infrastructure and handle rising loads.  Another core trend is the need to innovate at speed and increase demand response capabilities, as the issues facing grids aren’t decades away—they require action now. 💡 What trends do you see shaping demand response in 2025? 👇 #SmartEnergy #GridFlexibility #EVCharging 

🔎 Do you agree with our 10 AI use cases for utilities? AI can improve grid resilience, optimize EV charging, and even predict maintenance issues before they happen. 💡  With grid demand surging and renewables growing, AI-driven solutions could unlock billions in savings and efficiency gains. Here are 10 ways AI is already reshaping the grid:  ⚡ Smarter grid flexibility & resilience  🚗 EV charging optimization  🔧 Predictive maintenance  📊 Peak load shifting  🌍 Better demand response  🤖 AI-powered customer service  🔌 Dynamic line ratings  🌱 Renewable energy forecasting  🏡 Virtual power plants (VPPs)  🔍 Advanced grid control Read more about them in our article here: https://lnkd.in/gHiXk6M8  With AI integration accelerating, how do you see its role in the future of utilities? Let’s discuss! 👇 #EnergyAI #GridOptimization #Utilities 

🌍⚡ True Energy’s Team Members’ Energy Predictions for 2025 From the continued growth of renewables to the rising importance of EVs and energy flexibility, True Energy’s team has made bold predictions about where the future is headed Dive into our team’s top view on the future of EVs, renewable energy, EVs, and the transformative power of energy flexibility below. Which trend do you think will shape the future the most? Let us know in the comments! 💬 Or reach out to René, Anne, Michael, Raminta, Daniel Stenberg or Marc to hear more. #EnergyFuture #EnergyFlexibility #SmartGrids