FLEXECHARGE hello@flexecharge.com https://video.flexecharge.com en-us Visualplatform http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss FLEXECHARGE episodic no https://video.flexecharge.com/files/rv1.3/sitelogo.gif https://video.flexecharge.com http://video.flexecharge.com/bess-for-ev-charging-how-q8 <p><p>Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a key enabler for cost-efficient and scalable EV charging infrastructure.</p><p>In this video, Geert de Mil (EV CPO Charging Technology Systems &amp; Insights Manager at Q8) shares how Q8 leverages battery storage to optimize energy usage, reduce peak demand charges, and improve overall charging performance.</p><p>As EV charging sites grow in power demand, grid constraints and electricity price volatility are major challenges—especially across Europe under frameworks like EU AFIR and national regulations such as Germany’s BNetzA.</p><p>Q8’s approach demonstrates how integrating BESS allows Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and fuel retailers to:</p><ul><li><p>Perform effective peak shaving and lower energy costs</p></li><li><p>Reduce dependency on grid upgrades</p></li><li><p>Stabilize high-power charging operations</p></li><li><p>Improve site profitability and scalability</p></li></ul><p>This is where FLEXECHARGE supports operators with grid-aware energy management solutions like HARMON-E, enabling smarter control of charging loads and battery systems.</p><p>👉 Explore how FLEXECHARGE helps optimize EV charging infrastructure</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/bess-for-ev-charging-how-q8"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968568/125178342/715d0b5a2639a7935e111feb8186c335/standard/download-8-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/125178342 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:38 GMT BESS for EV Charging: How Q8 Optimizes Energy Costs (Geert testimonial) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a key enabler for cost-efficient and scalable EV charging infrastructure.In this video, Geert de Mil (EV CPO Charging Technology Systems Insights Manager at Q8) shares how Q8 leverages battery storage to optimize energy usage, reduce peak demand charges, and improve overall charging performance.As EV charging sites grow in power demand, grid constraints and electricity price volatility are major challenges—especially across Europe under frameworks like EU AFIR and national regulations such as Germany’s BNetzA.Q8’s approach demonstrates how integrating BESS allows Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and fuel retailers to:Perform effective peak shaving and lower energy costsReduce dependency on grid upgradesStabilize high-power charging operationsImprove site profitability and scalabilityThis is where FLEXECHARGE supports operators with grid-aware energy management solutions like HARMON-E, enabling smarter control of charging loads and battery systems.👉 Explore how FLEXECHARGE helps optimize EV charging infrastructure Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a key enabler for cost-efficient and scalable EV charging infrastructure.In this video, Geert de Mil (EV CPO Charging Technology Systems Insights Manager at Q8) shares how Q8 leverages battery... FLEXECHARGE 00:26 <p><p>Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a key enabler for cost-efficient and scalable EV charging infrastructure.</p><p>In this video, Geert de Mil (EV CPO Charging Technology Systems &amp; Insights Manager at Q8) shares how Q8 leverages battery storage to optimize energy usage, reduce peak demand charges, and improve overall charging performance.</p><p>As EV charging sites grow in power demand, grid constraints and electricity price volatility are major challenges—especially across Europe under frameworks like EU AFIR and national regulations such as Germany’s BNetzA.</p><p>Q8’s approach demonstrates how integrating BESS allows Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and fuel retailers to:</p><ul><li><p>Perform effective peak shaving and lower energy costs</p></li><li><p>Reduce dependency on grid upgrades</p></li><li><p>Stabilize high-power charging operations</p></li><li><p>Improve site profitability and scalability</p></li></ul><p>This is where FLEXECHARGE supports operators with grid-aware energy management solutions like HARMON-E, enabling smarter control of charging loads and battery systems.</p><p>👉 Explore how FLEXECHARGE helps optimize EV charging infrastructure</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/bess-for-ev-charging-how-q8"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968568/125178342/715d0b5a2639a7935e111feb8186c335/standard/download-8-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> battery storage EV BESS EV charging BNetzA energy cost reduction EV energy flexibility EU AFIR EV charging EV charging optimization EV infrastructure Europe FLEXECHARGE grid constraints load management peak shaving Q8 smart charging http://video.flexecharge.com/germanys-grid-control-challenges <p><p>In this Masterclass highlight, Robert Brehm, CTO at FLEXECHARGE, explains how differences between local Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and varying interpretations of BNetzA requirements impact the rollout of smart charging and load management solutions across Germany. The discussion dives into: ⚙️ Why fragmented grid rules make national interoperability difficult 🔌 How harmonization can unlock flexibility and scalability for CPOs 📈 The role of smart, grid-aware energy management in aligning with both EU AFIR and national standards FLEXECHARGE’s technology helps CPOs and operators navigate this regulatory patchwork — turning compliance challenges into operational efficiency. Discover how harmonized control logic enables reliable charging performance across multiple DSOs, even under active power limitation signals. 👉 Watch the full Masterclass here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/optimise-masterclass-series-part-3-compliance-first-master-local-grid-regulations">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/optimise-masterclass-series-part-3-compliance-first-master-local-grid-regulations</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/germanys-grid-control-challenges"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968576/117414623/37dcc902d54f6c91b9d7ee343b7bfb5f/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/117414623 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT Germany’s Grid Control Challenges & Harmonization Efforts | Masterclass... In this Masterclass highlight, Robert Brehm, CTO at FLEXECHARGE, explains how differences between local Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and varying interpretations of BNetzA requirements impact the rollout of smart charging and load management solutions across Germany. The discussion dives into: ⚙️ Why fragmented grid rules make national interoperability difficult 🔌 How harmonization can unlock flexibility and scalability for CPOs 📈 The role of smart, grid-aware energy management in aligning with both EU AFIR and national standards FLEXECHARGE’s technology helps CPOs and operators navigate this regulatory patchwork — turning compliance challenges into operational efficiency. Discover how harmonized control logic enables reliable charging performance across multiple DSOs, even under active power limitation signals. 👉 Watch the full Masterclass here: https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/optimise-masterclass-series-part-3-compliance-first-master-local-grid-regulations In this Masterclass highlight, Robert Brehm, CTO at FLEXECHARGE, explains how differences between local Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and varying interpretations of BNetzA requirements impact the rollout of smart charging and load... FLEXECHARGE 01:31 <p><p>In this Masterclass highlight, Robert Brehm, CTO at FLEXECHARGE, explains how differences between local Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and varying interpretations of BNetzA requirements impact the rollout of smart charging and load management solutions across Germany. The discussion dives into: ⚙️ Why fragmented grid rules make national interoperability difficult 🔌 How harmonization can unlock flexibility and scalability for CPOs 📈 The role of smart, grid-aware energy management in aligning with both EU AFIR and national standards FLEXECHARGE’s technology helps CPOs and operators navigate this regulatory patchwork — turning compliance challenges into operational efficiency. Discover how harmonized control logic enables reliable charging performance across multiple DSOs, even under active power limitation signals. 👉 Watch the full Masterclass here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/optimise-masterclass-series-part-3-compliance-first-master-local-grid-regulations">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/optimise-masterclass-series-part-3-compliance-first-master-local-grid-regulations</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/germanys-grid-control-challenges"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968576/117414623/37dcc902d54f6c91b9d7ee343b7bfb5f/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> BNetzA DSO harmonization EV charging German grid codes grid-aware charging grid operator control load management regional grid rules smart charging