Advanced Energy and Fleet Management Platform for Sustainable Transportation and Grid Services

The client faces complex operational challenges including limited grid capacity at depot sites, the need for precise management of stationary batteries and EV charging to optimize energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and support grid stabilization services. Existing infrastructure requires advanced software solutions for real-time monitoring, control, and optimization to enable scalable, efficient, and sustainable fleet and energy operations without disrupting ongoing workflows.

A large-scale energy provider and electric vehicle fleet operator seeking to optimize renewable energy utilization, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure within urban transit depots and grid services.

• Develop an integrated software platform for real-time management of battery storage and EV charging operations to maximize grid utilization while minimizing stress on local infrastructure.
• Enable precise orchestration of stationary batteries to supplement grid supply during peak loads and off-peak hours, supporting renewable energy integration.
• Implement real-time monitoring and control of multiple smart chargers using industry-standard protocols to ensure flexible deployment across various hardware platforms.
• Aggregate continuous data streams related to vehicle routes, driver behavior, and energy consumption to provide actionable insights, improve operational efficiency, and promote energy-conscious driving habits.
• Design a scalable, cloud-based architecture utilizing microservices for flexibility and fault tolerance, with secure remote access for operators.
• Support grid balancing and ancillary services such as fast reserve dispatch, frequency response, and dynamic containment, contributing to regional energy stability and CO2 emission reduction goals.

• Real-time energy flow management that balances grid capacity, stationary batteries, and EV charging demands.
• Intelligent scheduling algorithms to optimize overnight charging, leveraging stationary batteries to supplement grid power and enhance efficiency.
• Integration with multiple AC/DC smart chargers via an industry-standard protocol such as OCPP, with local edge processing to handle grid load fluctuations.
• Secure, role-based web interfaces for high-level overview and detailed asset analytics, with manual control capabilities for operators.
• Data capture modules for vehicle routes, driver performance, and energy consumption to support behavioral improvements and operational insights.
• Automated alerts and health monitoring of battery and charging hardware to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime.

• Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) for smart charger communication
• Real-time vehicle telematics and route data sources
• Grid management and energy balancing services for ancillary support
• Hardware control units for batteries and chargers

• System must support high scalability to manage hundreds of chargers and batteries simultaneously
• Real-time data processing with latency less than 1 second for critical control functions
• Ensure high availability with 99.9% uptime for core operational modules
• Robust security measures complying with industry standards to protect sensitive data and control functions

The implementation of this energy and fleet management system is expected to significantly improve grid utilization efficiency, enabling hundreds of electric vehicles to be charged overnight without overstressing infrastructure. It will facilitate support for grid stabilization and frequency response services, reducing carbon emissions by supporting renewable energy integration. The platform aims to optimize resource utilization, streamline operations, and enhance energy-conscious behaviors among drivers and operators, ultimately contributing to regional sustainability targets and potential CO2 reductions exceeding hundreds of thousands of tons annually.