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The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America to reach 4.4 million by 2024

September 03, 2020

 

The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America to reach 4.4 million by 2024

 

 

 

Gothenburg, Sweden – September 3, 2020: Berg Insight today released new findings about the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America. The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 0.9 million units in 2019. Europe represents the largest share of around 0.6 million of these charging points, corresponding to a connectivity penetration rate of 46 percent. In North America, about 0.3 million of the total number of charging points were connected, equivalent to a connectivity penetration rate of 35 percent. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38 percent, the number of connected charging points in the two regions is expected to reach 4.4 million in 2024.

 

The connected EV charging station market is served by a variety of players. The type of companies offering backoffice software platforms for charging stations include dedicated charging station management software providers and hardware providers. A number of charge point operators (CPOs) have developed their backoffice platforms in-house, which in some cases are offered as white-label solutions to other CPOs as well. In North America, ChargePoint is a clear leader in terms of connected charging points. Additional companies having a notable number of connected charging stations on their platform in the region include AddEnergie, SemaConnect, EV Connect, Blink Charging and Greenlots (Shell Group). ChargePoint and Enel X further account for the majority of the connected home chargers in the region. Examples of vendors having a significant number of connected charging points in Europe include NewMotion (Shell Group), EVBox (Engie), Virta, Has-to-be, Greenflux, Last Mile Solutions and Driivz. The Nordic hardware providers CTEK and Zaptec also have large numbers of connected charging points. Additional notable players in Europe include Vattenfall, Innogy, Allego and Fortum.

 

“The integration of communications equipment in EV charging stations can improve the delivered service and operations in a multitude of ways”, said Adam Bjorkman, IoT Analyst, Berg Insight. Charge point operators can remotely monitor and manage the charging stations and electric vehicle drivers can at the same time locate chargers, monitor charging availability and manage payments using a smartphone app. “The number of connected charging points has in the last year grown significantly, and as long as the electric vehicle fleet continues to grow rapidly the demand for connected charging stations will be steady”, continued Mr. Bjorkman. He adds that most of the connected charging points in Europe and North America are either in public or semi-public applications. “The number of connected home charging stations is still relatively limited in both regions, but expected to increase in parallel to the general trend of our homes becoming smarter”, concluded Mr. Bjorkman.

 

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About Berg Insight

Berg Insight is a dedicated M2M/IoT market research firm based in Sweden. We have been specialising in all major M2M/IoT verticals such as fleet management, car telematics, smart metering, smart homes, mHealth and industrial M2M since 2004. Our vision is to be the most valuable source of intelligence for our customers. Berg Insight offers numerous market reports, detailed market forecast databases and advisory services. We provide custom research tailored to your requirements including focussed research papers, business case analysis, go-to-market strategies and bespoke market forecasting. We have provided analytical services to 1000 clients in 72 countries on six continents to date. Our customers range from many of the world’s largest mobile operators, IT companies and telecom vendors, to venture capitalists, technology start-ups and specialist consultants.

 

For additional information, please contact:

Johan Fagerberg, CEO

E-mail: johan.fagerberg@berginsight.com

Envision Solar Announces Follow-On Order from National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)

August 25, 2020

 

 

 

Envision Solar Announces Follow-On Order from National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)

 

 

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25, 2020  — Envision Solar International, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVSI, EVSIW)  (“Envision Solar,” or the “Company”), the leading producer of unique and sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy security and outdoor media, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has ordered the EV ARC™ solar powered EV charging product to charge EVs, hybrids and GEMs (global electric motorcars) used in fleet operations.

This deployment will be the first of the patented EV ARC™ products by NREL and follows previous deployments of Envision’s patented Solar Tree® products. NREL ordered the EV ARC™ product equipped with the optional emergency power panel which has been used by Envision’s current customers to provide a source of power during blackouts and to power COVID emergency centers. EV ARC™ products are currently in use in four other DOE National Laboratories including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore and Idaho National Laboratory.

The U.S. Federal Government is the largest consumer of gasoline in the world today. Electrifying the Federal fleets will require significant amounts of EV charging infrastructure. Envision has already sold to multiple Federal agencies and is in the process of qualifying for the GSA schedule so that Federal departments can purchase Envision products without going through lengthy and resource consuming contracting processes. Envision currently has similar contracts in place with the State of California, New York City, State of Massachusetts, Exelon Power and The City of Pittsburgh.

“NREL is one of the world’s preeminent renewable energy and energy efficiency research laboratories,” said Envision Solar CEO, Desmond Wheatley. “We are delighted to have them select our EV charging infrastructure products. As the EV ARC is used more broadly we find acceptance of and interest in the product increasing which we believe will lead to continued growth in Federal sales, especially at a time of likely stimulus spending both here in the U.S. and in the EU.”

About Envision Solar International, Inc.

Envision Solar, www.envisionsolar.com, produces and sells unique and patented sustainable infrastructure products, for electric vehicle charging, energy security and outdoor media, including the EV ARC™ and the Solar Tree® with EnvisionTrak™ patented solar tracking, SunCharge™ solar Electric Vehicle Charging, ARC™ technology energy storage, and EnvisionMedia™ solar advertising displays.

Based in San Diego, the company produces Made in America products. Envision Solar is listed on the Nasdaq CM under the symbols EVSI and EVSIW. For more information visit www.envisionsolar.com or call (858) 799-4583. Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Worksport™ Announces Launch Date for TerraVis™, World’s First Solar Charging System for Pickup Trucks

August 12, 2020

Worksport™ Announces Launch Date for TerraVis™, World’s First Solar Charging System for Pickup Trucks

 

 

TORONTO  — Worksport Ltd (Formerly Franchise Holdings International Ltd)., (OTCQB: WKSP) (or the “Company”) is announcing the global launch of its much anticipated TerraVis™ System, which is believed to be the world’s first automotive add-on solar accessory that will electrify conventional trucks and soon provide a meaningful charge for forthcoming electric pickups and other light trucks.

The launch will take place on Thursday, August 20 at 2 p.m. EST at www.goterravis.com.

TerraVis is a highly advanced fusion of solar engineering, technology, and design for light duty pickup trucks, the top selling vehicles in North America. TerraVis will provide users with a customized user experience, allowing the ability to do more with the truck while providing a meaningful energy source with no carbon footprint. Worksport has been developing and refining this new technological breakthrough for many years and has applied for the appropriate patents to preserve and secure its intellectual property.

“This is a great day in a great year for Worksport,” said CEO Steven Rossi. “When the launch occurs, customers and investors will be able to see how much work has gone into this outstanding technologically advanced and propriety solar product. We expect that it will be exceptionally accretive to the company.”

The launch will comprise product videos, photos, and early specifications as the company works diligently towards finalizing the product and negotiating economic partnerships, Rossi said.

Along with the TerraVis– Worksport will also be launching an all-new website later this week, which will contain all-new photos, videos, and technical materials (such as installation instructions and warranty information). “The new website will be geared towards building the Worksport brand equity and interest as the Company’s management works diligently towards a goal of leading its market in innovation, quality, price, and revenues,” Rossi said.

In the near future, the new Worksport site will also utilize a proprietary revenue-centric backend system where Worksport customers can place and manage orders, as well as track shipments, and pay account balances. This technology will place Worksport in a key position as an advanced vertically integrated, connected, and accessible manufacturing brand.

“We are entering the era we have been working toward for so long,” Rossi said. “With hard work, the Worksport dream is coming true, with revenues, reach, customers, technology, a brand and patent- and trademark-protected intellectual property working together in an unbeatable combination achieving long-predicted success. For Worksport, the best is yet to come.”

Any interested investors or shareholders are encouraged to follow the companies social media accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as sign up for the company’s newsletters on both www.worksport.com and www.goterravis.com, to stay up to date on all of the latest news.

TerraVis Launch
Visit www.goterravis.com
When: Thursday August 20th, 2020 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time

About Worksport Ltd.

Worksport Ltd., an innovative manufacturer of high quality, functional, and aggressively priced tonneau/truck bed covers for light trucks like the F150, Sierra, Silverado, Canyon, RAM, and Ford F-Series. For more information please visit www.worksport.com. Currently listed on the OTCQB Market under the trading symbol “WKSP.”

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PHOENIX MOTORCARS DEPLOYS ELECTRIC CARGO TRUCK TO SERVICE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN SACRAMENTO

August 03, 2020

 

 

 

 

PHOENIX MOTORCARS DEPLOYS ELECTRIC CARGO TRUCK TO SERVICE
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN SACRAMENTO

 

 

Ontario, CA. – Phoenix Motorcars, a leading manufacturer of medium duty all-electric buses and trucks delivered its first ZEUS 500 Electric Cargo Truck to C&V Contractors, a family owned contracting business based out of Sacramento, California. Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the zero emission box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options. C&V Contractors, which specializes in custom home building, remodels and maintenance and repairs has been in business and servicing the Sacramento area since 1989.

 

 

Built on the popular Ford E-450 chassis with a Rockport Commercial Trucks body, the zero emission box truck is equipped with custom shelving to suit the specific needs of the customer.  The truck is equipped with a 105 kWh battery pack offering up to 110 mile range and can be charged up in about 3 hrs with a 50 kW Level III charger.

“C&V Contractors was the first zero emission truck replacement project approved by the Sac Metro Air District under the new Sacramento Emergency Clean Air Transportation (SECAT) guidelines. We are proud to help a local small business use the cleanest vehicle possible in our community.” Says Kristian Damkier, Assoc. Air Quality Engineer at Sac Metro Air District.

The guidelines provide funding for vehicles with advanced technology and this included the line of Phoenix Motorcars all electric zero emission vehicles. C&V’s brand new ZEUS 500 Electric Cargo Truck will reduce atmospheric emissions by ~61 tons annually, reduce maintenance costs by 75% and fuel costs by 80%.

“Collaborating with C&V Contractors has been exciting for us and the deployment is testimony to how fleets, irrespective of size, are recognizing the environmental and cost benefits of going electric. Along with our all-electric shuttle buses our range of electric trucks including flatbeds, utility trucks, box trucks and service trucks are proving to be very popular amongst progressive fleets across the nation.”, said Jose Paul Plackal, Vice President Business Development at Phoenix Motorcars.

“I absolutely love how spacious it really is inside!  It drives really smooth.” – Vicky Hagood, Owner C&V Contractors.

 

Phoenix Motorcars is a leader in developing medium-duty electric vehicles for commercial markets with a primary focus on class 3 & 4 vehicles. Phoenix Motorcars strives to provide fleets with clean transportation and renewable energy through advanced technology solutions and remains committed to excellence in electric vehicle innovation. For more information, please visit www.phoenixmotorcars.com

ElectraMeccanica Begins Proposed Site Visits in Second Phase of BDO-Led Search for SOLO EV U.S. Assembly Facility and Engineering Technical Center

June 08, 2020

 

ElectraMeccanica Begins Proposed Site Visits in Second Phase of BDO-Led Search for SOLO EV U.S. Assembly Facility and Engineering Technical Center

 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 08, 2020  — ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today provided an update related to its ongoing search for a U.S. based assembly facility and engineering technical center.

On February 27, 2020 the Company announced its engagement with BDO USA’s Site Selection & Business Incentives Practice (“BDO”) to lead the search. After a nationwide review of potential locations that matched ElectraMeccanica’s criteria, BDO initially identified seven candidates and sent initial requests for proposal to the chief economic development entities in each state.

Following the initial review, the Company has narrowed its list to the following five states (in no particular order): Arizona, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee.

The proposed new U.S. facility is expected to employ up to 250 people and feature a state-of-the art engineering technical center, including plans for multiple labs to support ongoing vehicle, chassis and power electronics testing as well as comprehensive research facilities. Collectively, the operation would be expected to meet the growing demand for SOLO EVs throughout the United States, where EVs are projected to exceed more than 30% of all passenger vehicles by 2040. In addition, the proposed new U.S.-based facility would allow ElectraMeccanica to reduce or potentially eliminate tariffs as well as benefit from logistical efficiencies.

ElectraMeccanica intends to maintain a capital-light model and begin commercial production and delivery of its flagship, single-seat, three-wheeled SOLO EV during 2020 with its contract manufacturing partner and strategic investor, Zongshen Industrial Group (“Zongshen”), in Chongqing, China. In conjunction with the proposed new ElectraMeccanica U.S. facility, Zongshen will continue to manufacture SOLO EVs for the global market, while also supplying knock-down kits for assembly in the United States.

As part of the secondary phase in the site selection process, ElectraMeccanica management will be visiting proposed sites within the remaining states during the summer of 2020 with a final decision expected by the end of the year.

Last week, at the invitation of the Arizona Commerce Authority (the “ACA”) and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (“GPEC”), the Company toured locations in Phoenix, Mesa, Avondale and Casa Grande, Arizona.

“On behalf of the entire ElectraMeccanica team, I want to thank Sandra Watson, Chris Camacho and their teams at the ACA and GPEC as well as Arizona State University, the Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project for their hospitality as we begin the next phase of our site selection process,” said Company CEO Paul Rivera. “Going forward, we will be conducting similar visits in the remaining states before making our ultimate decision by the end of the year. We believe having a future base of operations in the United States will provide us several material benefits, including gaining access to a top-tier talent pool of engineering resources, protecting our global supply chain costs and driving increased efficiencies within our distribution processes.”

Tom Stringer, Leader for the National Site Selection & Business Incentives Practice, BDO USA, added: “Arizona is an excellent candidate-location for this project. In the last five years Arizona has quickly committed itself to developing a world-class electric vehicle ecosystem. We look forward to meeting with the other candidate cities and working to find the best partner-location for our long-term success.”

ElectraMeccanica recently provided a video update of its Arizona site visits on its Facebook page, which is available for public viewing here.

About ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp.   
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of environmentally efficient electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s flagship vehicle is the innovative, purpose-built, single-seat EV called the SOLO. This three-wheeled vehicle will revolutionize the urban driving experience, including commuting, delivery and shared mobility. The SOLO provides a driving experience that is unique, trendy, fun, affordable and environmentally friendly. InterMeccanica, a subsidiary of ElectraMeccanica, has successfully been building high-end specialty cars for 61 years. For more information, please visit www.electrameccanica.com.

About BDO Site Selection & Incentives
BDO’s Site Selection & Incentives practice works with clients to identify the ideal locations for new or relocating operations, analyze business climates and labor markets, and maximize economic development incentives. In the last decade they have secured over $2 Billion in state and local support for their clients, including noteworthy transportation startups, multiple Fortune 500 Corporate Headquarters, major national defense projects and several professional sports leagues.

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Blink Charging Deploys EV Charging Stations Using Local Load Management

March 04, 2020

 

 

Blink Charging Deploys EV Charging Stations Using Local Load Management

 

 

Blink’s “Smart” load management capability, ideal for multifamily properties, allows for load sharing, greatly reducing EV charging station installation costs

 

Miami Beach, FL  – Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), the leading owner/operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced the installation of four EV charging stations utilizing local load management, the first deployment of its kind. The installation configuration allows up to twenty charging stations to be deployed on a single circuit. This can result in  significantly lower installation costs while also providing a fast charging experience for drivers.

 

The innovative design allows equal output to each charger based on the number of stations being used at one time. When one EV is charging, the EV will receive the maximum output of nearly 20 kWh. When others connect, the load will be equally shared between them. The system automatically redistributes the output when one vehicle completes its charge, even if it’s still plugged into the station.  This new functionality allows the EV charger load to be best matched with the power available at the facility, thereby minimizing installation cost and eliminating electric service upgrades. The Blink IQ 200 is the only charger on the market capable of local load management across four or more charging stations.  Future upgrades will include the ability to allow up to 20 EV’s to be plugged in and queued to charge overnight in sequence.

 

“We are incredibly excited to be deploying anywhere from two to twenty chargers with local load management,” stated Blink Founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Farkas. “It will change the conversation from ‘Can our community afford to install them?’ to ‘How soon can we have them?’ The future-proof design of the IQ 200 planned for this advanced capability, and it was intentionally built into the initial product design. The advanced charger intelligence supports multiple charging ports while delivering the fastest level 2 charge possible. When installed on a single electric circuit, it can help minimize installation costs.”

 

“This is a game-changer, especially for multifamily residences where power availability is often limited. This advancement in charging technology is good business for Blink, and it’s great for the environment,” continued Farkas.

 

Blink’s planning for, and use of local load management responds to increased demand for EV charging infrastructure at multifamily and residential locations. Utilizing the local load management installation configuration, Blink can maximize the number of charging stations available at any given time on a single 100 amp circuit.

 

ABOUT BLINK CHARGING

Blink Charging is a leading owner/operator of EV charging stations in the United States and a growing presence in Europe, Asia, Israel, the Caribbean and South America. With a long history as a pioneer in the EV industry and a dedicated team with immense knowledge of the industry, Blink continues to be the preferred, trusted partner in EV charging station technology. As such, the company is a driving force, with more than 150,000 registered EV driver members and more than 15,000 EV charging stations deployed. For more information, please visit www.blinkcharging.com.

 

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Enel X Launches Next-Generation Smart EV Charging Product Line Including The New JuiceBox®, JuiceStand™, JuicePedestal™, JuicePump™ and JuiceRouter™ Solutions

January 14, 2020

Enel X Launches Next-Generation Smart EV Charging Product Line Including The New JuiceBox®, JuiceStand™, JuicePedestal™, JuicePump™ and JuiceRouter™ Solutions

 

 

– Designed and manufactured to expand Enel X smart charging solutions in North America for residential, commercial, utility and automotive customers

– Gillette Stadium, Kraft Sports + Entertainment join a growing customer portfolio

– Recently named the number one Vehicle Grid Integration solution provider by the premier research group Navigant, Enel X builds off of its success to accelerate the decarbonization of the energy and transportation sectors with its JuiceNet® smart charging platform


SAN CARLOS, Calif.  Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy business line, today launched its next generation of smart EV charging stations to speed the adoption of electric vehicles and support the decarbonization of the energy and transportation sectors. The North American product line builds off of its flagship charger, the JuiceBox® 40, which has held best-seller status on Amazon for the last five years, and includes a suite of new charging stations: JuiceBox 32, 40, 48 and 80.

The new JuiceBox Level 2 smart charging stations provide speed, performance and value to EV drivers businesses, automakers and utilities. Compatible with all EVs on the market, they can charge electric cars up to 14 times faster than a standard Level 1 charger. The new JuiceBox smart charging stations also come with upgraded specifications including de facto open standards OCPP and OpenADR, built-in cable management and security lock, easy Bluetooth setup, upgraded WiFi via JuiceRouter™, dynamic LEDs to show connectivity and charging behavior, and access to Enel X’s JuiceNet® Green program across the U.S., which was previously only available in California. The new JuiceStand™ and JuicePedestal™ solutions add flexibility to the new product line with several installation, mounting and cable management options like retractable cables for workplaces, multi-unit dwellings and other commercial usage.

Enel X’s IoT platform, JuiceNet is now available in four editions – Home, Business, Enterprise and Utility. This provides a customized smart charging experience for residential users, small and medium sized businesses, larger enterprises and energy providers. JuiceNet provides tailored capabilities to each customer segment and makes charging convenient for all by managing charging demand, providing real-time flexibility to the grid, and helping the grid become cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable. The JuiceNet smart charging platform also reduces the total cost of EV ownership through grid programs, rewarding customers with JuicePoints, and infrastructure incentives.

“As EV ownership and renewable energy generation continues to increase, there’s a growing need for smart charging solutions to help communities reach ambitious clean energy and zero-emission transportation goals more efficiently and cost-effectively by using EVs as grid assets,” said Giovanni Bertolino, the head of e-Mobility for Enel X North America. “We’ve demonstrated smart charging at scale with our 40MW virtual battery in California and look forward to expanding new market opportunities for vehicle-grid integration with this new product line.”

Enel X offers fully-networked, grid-responsive charging stations that enable businesses to maximize their EV infrastructure investment. Designed for durability, reliability and efficiency, the new commercial charging stations offer a variety of cost-effective configurations that can be wall-mounted or ground-mounted. JuicePedestal and JuiceStand are all-purpose commercial charging infrastructure, with universal EV compatibility and are perfect for workplaces, multi-unit dwellings and electric vehicle fleets. Affordably priced, JuicePedestal and JuiceStand offer multiple payment options. Additionally, Enel X’s expanded product line now includes JuicePump, a 50-kilowattt DC fast charger, which is a good fit for commercial customers like electric vehicle fleets. And the new JuiceRouter will provide connectivity for all commercial stations in areas with weak WiFi signals.

Timed with the introduction of this new commercial smart charging infrastructure, Enel X is installing 50 new JuiceBox Pro 32s on 25 JuicePedestals at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Revolution and six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. These new installations will support Enel X’s broader energy advisory initiative with the stadium as the official energy partner of Kraft Sports + Entertainment.

“Kraft Sports + Entertainment greatly values sustainable operations, and these new electric vehicle charging ports will allow our players and guests to charge their electric vehicles through the cleanest energy sources possible,” said Murray Kohl, vice president of sales for the Kraft Group. “We look forward to furthering our relationship with Enel to continue to provide our visitors with sustainable resources.”

Enel X, the number one leading Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) solution provider according to Navigant, has also recently achieved strong momentum with electric utilities in regions where there are ambitious carbon-neutral electricity goals. Recently, Enel X added two Washington State utilities and Hawaiian Electric Companies to its portfolio of more than 20 utility partners across the U.S. Additionally, Enel X is part of DTE Energy’s Charging Forward program, which is providing significant EV infrastructure incentives and will encourage DTE customers to charge their electric vehicles during off-peak hours to help spread the demand on the electric grid.

“DTE Energy has recently set a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 which strongly supports a move towards electric transportation. DTE has also launched the Charging Forward program to bring the benefits of electric transportation to all of our customers by supporting the deployment of EV charger infrastructure,” said Camilo Serna, DTE’s vice president of Corporate Strategy. “Through our Charging Forward program, DTE residents and businesses can qualify for home and commercial charging station incentives, with the JuiceBox being a qualified option.”

Currently in the US, 23 states have implemented statewide greenhouse gas reduction targets, signaling a growing commitment towards a net-zero carbon future. Enel X’s continued investment in electric mobility solutions, with its evolved product lineup, including the market’s best-selling home charging station, and continued expansion of OEM, utility and commercial business partners, supports a dual-decarbonization path and speeds progress towards this zero-emission future.

Enel X is Enel’s global business line dedicated to developing innovative products and digital solutions in sectors in which energy is showing the greatest potential for transformation: cities, homes, industries and electric mobility. Enel X holds the leading position in demand response programs globally, with over 6 GW of demand response capacity currently managed and assigned in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Enel X’s electric vehicle charging station technology, called JuiceBox®, and its JuiceNet® platform, provide smart management of electric vehicle charging and other distributed energy storage facilities. Enel X operates over 60,000 electric vehicle smart charging stations in 20 countries.

Enel X in North America has around 3,700 business customers, spanning more than 10,400 sites, representing approximately 4.7 GW of demand response capacity and over 20 operational behind-the-meter storage projects. The company’s intelligent DER Optimization Software is designed to analyze real-time energy and utility bill data, improve performance, and manage distributed energy assets, including behind-the-meter storage projects.

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