Smart charge points from the Dutch manufacturer Alfen are now also"gridBox-ready". The charging stations are now compatible with the gridBox, the hardware component of gridX for intelligent connection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Viessmann is already a joint customer of Alfen and gridX.
gridBox users benefit from the compatibility with the Alfen chargers because Alfen chargers can now also respond to their gridX smart location energy management system. The gridBox establishes an intelligent connection between the smart Alfen charging stations and other DERs, such as photovoltaic, battery storage, or even charge points from other manufacturers. Alfen can offer efficient energy management independently of manufacturers and thus expands and optimizes it for customers accordingly. With the help of the gridX technology Alfen products become fully integrated into the energy ecosystem of a building.
technology of gridX
The grid connection point and the grid fees are optimized at the customer's location
gridX and Alfen are pleased about the cooperation and create a scalable, comprehensive offer especially for operators of e-mobility fleets to implement and operate a corresponding intelligent charging infrastructure. gridX acts as a partner in the field of dynamic charging management.
The technology of gridX can link and intelligently control a large number of charging points independent of manufacturers and can integrate other systems into energy management, such as photovoltaic systems or battery storage. The grid connection point and the grid fees are optimized at the customer's location. The load management dynamically distributes the available energy to the integrated charging stations to ensure an optimal charging process and avoid expensive load peaks.
Expansion of the Alfen chargers
Alfen offers an extensive product range in the areas of substations, energy storage systems and charging stations for electric cars, as well as services in the energy sector. Since the start of the EV charging business in 2008, Alfen charging stations have been installed all over Europe.
Optimization and expansion of the Alfen chargers with the dynamic load management of gridX provides further benefits for customers in the energy sector. It is in line with Alfen’s strategy to integrate Alfen Charging Equipment at any location, with any EMS possible, where smart EV charging is desired. The offer is available via Alfen and gridX and Viessmann is already a joint customer.