XCharge North America and Orlando Utilities Commission Partner on EV Charging Research
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) has partnered with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to install its Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUC's Grid Integration Laboratory. The one-year research collaboration aims to study how battery-integrated charging solutions can enhance grid stability while reducing costs.
The NZS charger, operating on a 60-amp breaker, can deliver up to 189 kW max power while limiting grid power draw. It features a 233-kWh battery pack and can recharge a Ford F-150 Lightning from 20% to 80% in approximately 20 minutes, reducing grid demand impact by 75%. The system's bidirectional functionality allows surplus energy to be returned to the grid during peak demand periods.
This partnership addresses Florida's growing energy demands from increasing EV adoption while exploring cost-effective solutions for utility operations without requiring extensive infrastructure upgrades.
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) ha collaborato con Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) per installare il proprio caricabatterie della Net Zero Series (NZS) presso il Laboratorio di Integrazione della Rete dell'OUC. Questa collaborazione di ricerca di un anno mira a studiare come le soluzioni di ricarica integrate con batterie possano migliorare la stabilità della rete, riducendo al contempo i costi.
Il caricabatterie NZS, che opera su un interruttore da 60 ampere, può erogare fino a 189 kW di potenza massima limitando l'assorbimento di potenza dalla rete. Dispone di un pacco batterie da 233 kWh e può ricaricare un Ford F-150 Lightning dal 20% all'80% in circa 20 minuti, riducendo l'impatto sulla domanda di rete del 75%. La funzionalità bidirezionale del sistema consente di restituire energia in eccesso alla rete durante i periodi di picco della domanda.
Questa partnership affronta le crescenti esigenze energetiche della Florida dovute all'aumento dell'adozione dei veicoli elettrici, esplorando soluzioni economiche per le operazioni delle utility senza richiedere ammodernamenti infrastrutturali estesi.
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) se ha asociado con Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) para instalar su cargador de la Net Zero Series (NZS) en el Laboratorio de Integración de Red de OUC. Esta colaboración de investigación de un año tiene como objetivo estudiar cómo las soluciones de carga integradas con baterías pueden mejorar la estabilidad de la red mientras reducen costos.
El cargador NZS, que opera en un interruptor de 60 amperios, puede entregar hasta 189 kW de potencia máxima limitando la demanda de energía de la red. Cuenta con un paquete de baterías de 233 kWh y puede recargar una Ford F-150 Lightning del 20% al 80% en aproximadamente 20 minutos, reduciendo el impacto en la demanda de la red en un 75%. La funcionalidad bidireccional del sistema permite devolver energía excedente a la red durante los picos de demanda.
Esta asociación aborda la creciente demanda energética de Florida debido al aumento de la adopción de vehículos eléctricos, al tiempo que explora soluciones rentables para las operaciones de servicios públicos sin necesidad de extensas actualizaciones de infraestructura.
XCharge North America (XCharge NA)는 Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)와 협력하여 OUC의 그리드 통합 실험실에 자체 Net Zero 시리즈(NZS) 충전기를 설치했습니다. 1년 동안 진행되는 이번 연구 협력은 배터리 통합 충전 솔루션이 비용을 절감하면서 그리드 안정성을 향상시킬 수 있는 방법을 연구하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
NZS 충전기는 60암페어 회로차단기로 작동하며 최대 189kW의 전력을 제공하면서 그리드 전력 소모를 제한할 수 있습니다. 233kWh의 배터리 팩을 갖추고 있으며, 포드 F-150 라이트닝을 20%에서 80%까지 약 20분 만에 재충전할 수 있어 그리드 수요 영향을 75% 줄입니다. 시스템의 양방향 기능은 과잉 에너지를 피크 수요 기간 동안 그리드로 반환할 수 있도록 합니다.
이번 파트너십은 전기차 채택 증가로 인한 플로리다의 에너지 수요 증가에 대응하며, 광범위한 인프라 업그레이드 없이 유틸리티 운영을 위한 비용 효율적인 솔루션을 탐구합니다.
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) a établi un partenariat avec Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) pour installer son chargeur de la Net Zero Series (NZS) dans le Laboratoire d'Intégration de Réseau de l'OUC. Cette collaboration de recherche d'un an vise à étudier comment les solutions de recharge intégrées aux batteries peuvent améliorer la stabilité du réseau tout en réduisant les coûts.
Le chargeur NZS, fonctionnant sur un disjoncteur de 60 ampères, peut délivrer jusqu'à 189 kW de puissance maximale tout en limitant la demande d'énergie du réseau. Il dispose d'un pack de batterie de 233 kWh et peut recharger un Ford F-150 Lightning de 20 % à 80 % en environ 20 minutes, réduisant ainsi l'impact sur la demande du réseau de 75 %. La fonctionnalité bidirectionnelle du système permet de renvoyer l'énergie excédentaire vers le réseau pendant les périodes de forte demande.
Ce partenariat répond à l'augmentation de la demande énergétique en Floride due à l'adoption croissante des véhicules électriques tout en explorant des solutions rentables pour les opérations des services publics, sans nécessiter d'importantes mises à niveau d'infrastructure.
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) hat sich mit Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) zusammengetan, um seinen Net Zero Series (NZS) Lader im Grid Integration Laboratory der OUC zu installieren. Die einjährige Forschungskooperation zielt darauf ab, zu untersuchen, wie batteriintegrative Ladelösungen die Netzstabilität verbessern können, während sie gleichzeitig die Kosten senken.
Der NZS-Lader, der an einem 60-Ampere-Schutzschalter betrieben wird, kann eine maximale Leistung von bis zu 189 kW liefern und gleichzeitig den Stromverbrauch des Netzes begrenzen. Er verfügt über ein 233-kWh-Batteriepack und kann einen Ford F-150 Lightning von 20% auf 80% in ungefähr 20 Minuten aufladen, wodurch die Netzbelastung um 75% reduziert wird. Die bidirektionale Funktionalität des Systems ermöglicht es, überschüssige Energie in Zeiten hoher Nachfrage zurück ins Netz zu speisen.
Diese Partnerschaft addressiert die wachsenden Energieanforderungen Floridas durch die steigende Akzeptanz von Elektrofahrzeugen, während sie kostengünstige Lösungen für den Betrieb von Versorgungsunternehmen erkundet, ohne umfangreiche Infrastrukturmaßnahmen erforderlich zu machen.
- Battery-integrated system reduces grid demand impact by 75%
- Charger operates on existing infrastructure without requiring upgrades
- System provides dual functionality as backup energy storage and charging station
- Technology enables fast charging (20-80% in 20 minutes for Ford F-150 Lightning)
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This partnership marks a strategic advancement in addressing critical EV charging infrastructure challenges. The Net Zero Series (NZS) charger's innovative approach delivers three key advantages:
1. Infrastructure Cost Reduction: Traditional DCFC installations often require extensive grid upgrades, costing utilities millions in new transformers and wiring. The NZS's ability to operate on existing 60-amp circuits while delivering 189kW charging represents potential savings of
2. Grid Stability Enhancement: The 233kWh integrated battery system reduces peak demand impact by
- Better manage peak load periods
- Create revenue opportunities through energy arbitrage
- Enhance grid resilience during extreme weather events
3. Microgrid Integration: The system's capability to serve as both energy storage and charging infrastructure makes it particularly valuable for critical infrastructure applications. This dual-use approach significantly improves the ROI proposition for utilities and facility operators.
The market implications extend beyond immediate operational benefits. As utilities face growing pressure to support EV adoption while maintaining grid stability, solutions that minimize infrastructure investments while maximizing charging capacity will likely see accelerated adoption. For XCharge, this OUC partnership could serve as a proving ground for larger-scale deployments across other utility territories.
The joint study will explore enhancing grid reliability via the Net Zero Series charger
XCharge NA’s Net Zero Series battery-integrated charger deployed alongside other sustainable technologies at the Grid Integration Lab. (Photo: Business Wire)
With energy demands in the state surging alongside a rapidly increasing number of registered EVs and EV travelers, OUC recognizes the pressing need for reliable EV charging solutions that can support customers’ needs while minimizing the operational challenges for utilities. Under a one-year research agreement with the option for extension, OUC will leverage the NZS unit to assess its battery-integrated system and charging capabilities while effectively navigating the rigors of a demanding operational environment. This technology and associated study places OUC at the forefront of solving challenges associated with EV charging that affect utility operations.
Traditional behind-the-meter DCFC setups frequently require infrastructure upgrades, such as new wires and transformers, to support the burgeoning demand for EV charging. OUC seeks to explore how these expenses can be minimized. With its battery integrated design, NZS is engineered to limit the amount of power drawn from the grid with a max output of 194 kW. The NZS installed at GIL operates on an existing 60-amp breaker and output up to 189 kW max power. This allows OUC to recharge a Ford F-150 Lightning from
“As we build out OUC’s network of EV charging stations, we’re always looking for solutions that can be strategically installed on existing infrastructure, maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs,” said Paul Brooker, OUC Manager of Emerging Technologies. “We’re encouraged by XCharge North America’s commitment and the charger’s innovative demand response features, which could better enable us to efficiently manage electricity during peak periods to alleviate stress on the grid. NZS also opens doors for applications like microgrids, which can provide critical backup power to essential services such as hospitals or college campuses during emergencies like hurricanes. Our collaboration with XCharge NA may allow us to more easily implement sustainable energy sources for long-term grid reliability.”
“Our partnership with OUC is a significant step in our mission to build EV solutions that not only benefit EV drivers but also strengthen grid reliability through battery-integrated technology,” said Alex Urist, XCharge NA’s vice president. “We are excited to see how OUC utilizes the NZS’s bidirectional functionality to enhance the grid’s performance, particularly in addressing mobility demand and extreme weather conditions. The NZS is poised to deliver significant value, serving as both backup energy storage and a charging station to streamline the expansion of microgrids in the
NZS is designed to accommodate various configurations. It allows for higher output with limited grid input, ensuring its adaptability to future grid requirements. Furthermore, the charging unit is a versatile powerhouse with a durable 233-kWh battery pack that can deliver 189 kW of DC fast charging. This dual capability not only accelerates EV charging but also enhances grid stability by allowing operators to dispatch surplus energy back to the grid when not in operation during peak demand. This makes it a vital asset in electrifying America's transportation sector and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure.
For more information about NZS and its capabilities, visit https://www.xcharge.us/product/netzeroseries.
About XCharge North America
XCharge North America specializes in high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions tailored for the North American electrical grid. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, XCharge North America is committed to advancing the future of electric mobility through cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design.
About XCharge
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH), founded in 2015, is a global leader in integrated EV charging solutions. The Company offers comprehensive EV charging solutions which primarily include the DC fast chargers, the advanced battery-integrated DC fast chargers, as well as their accompanying services. Through the combination of XCharge’s proprietary charging technology, energy storage system technology, and accompanying services, the Company enhances EV charging efficiency and unlocks the value of energy storage and management. Committed to providing innovative and efficient EV charging solutions, XCharge is actively working towards establishing a global green future that is critical to long-term growth and development.
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