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BetterPlace is the global provider of electric vehicle networks and services.
ev network software
Unmanaged EV charging could mean a significant increase in demand on the existing electrical infrastructure. Better Place helps utilities satisfy this EV demand without making major investments in additional electricity generation, transmission or communication systems.
Our EV network software (sometimes referred to as “EV intelligent demand software” or “EV smart grid software) allows Better Place to monitor all the batteries in the network (residing inside vehicles and in switch stations), aggregating data on each battery’s state of charge and anticipated energy demand. EV network software can communicate this data to utility partners in real-time, allowing them to optimize the allocation of energy based on available supply and EV drivers’ demand. By leveraging the single point of contact with our EV network software, utilities can ensure that EVs serve as a “distributed storage mechanism,” absorbing under-utilized, off-peak electricity, while at the same time meeting driver expectations in terms of charging time and pricing.
The distributed storage mechanism is a perfect complement for renewable energy, which is generated intermittently and unpredictably. As utilities plan to ramp up renewable energy generation, our EV network software will deliver major added value, as it helps them allocate intermittently-generated energy to a broad network of EV batteries for storage and use.