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/what-causes-grid-congestion-in-ev <p><p>In this highlight from <strong>Episode 47 of The Charge Point Podcast</strong>, Mike (CEO of Kwetta) explains why grid congestion goes far beyond simple thermal limits. It’s not just about cables overheating—it’s about <strong>voltage stability, reactive power, and grid security</strong>.</p><p>For Charge Point Operators (CPOs), energy providers, and infrastructure planners, this changes everything. Solving congestion requires <strong>multi-dimensional energy management</strong>, not just upgrading capacity.</p><p>As EV adoption accelerates across Europe—especially under frameworks like <strong>EU AFIR and national grid regulations</strong>—understanding these deeper grid dynamics is critical to building scalable, compliant charging networks.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Highlight:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why grid congestion is not just a thermal issue</p></li><li><p>The role of voltage stability in EV charging performance</p></li><li><p>How reactive power impacts grid reliability</p></li><li><p>Why holistic energy solutions are key for future CPO operations</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why It Matters</strong><br>Without addressing these hidden grid constraints, EV charging expansion will face delays, higher costs, and operational risks—especially in grid-constrained regions like DACH and the Nordics.</p><hr><p><strong>👉 Watch the full episode to explore grid-aware EV charging strategies</strong></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/what-causes-grid-congestion-in-ev"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968570/125522112/b81fdbfceafd41d1b7e4557e6e7946eb/standard/download-7-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/125522112 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:39 GMT What Causes Grid Congestion in EV Charging Networks | Podcast #47 Highlight In this highlight from Episode 47 of The Charge Point Podcast, Mike (CEO of Kwetta) explains why grid congestion goes far beyond simple thermal limits. It’s not just about cables overheating—it’s about voltage stability, reactive power, and grid security.For Charge Point Operators (CPOs), energy providers, and infrastructure planners, this changes everything. Solving congestion requires multi-dimensional energy management, not just upgrading capacity.As EV adoption accelerates across Europe—especially under frameworks like EU AFIR and national grid regulations—understanding these deeper grid dynamics is critical to building scalable, compliant charging networks.What You’ll Learn in This Highlight:Why grid congestion is not just a thermal issueThe role of voltage stability in EV charging performanceHow reactive power impacts grid reliabilityWhy holistic energy solutions are key for future CPO operationsWhy It MattersWithout addressing these hidden grid constraints, EV charging expansion will face delays, higher costs, and operational risks—especially in grid-constrained regions like DACH and the Nordics.👉 Watch the full episode to explore grid-aware EV charging strategies In this highlight from Episode 47 of The Charge Point Podcast, Mike (CEO of Kwetta) explains why grid congestion goes far beyond simple thermal limits. It’s not just about cables overheating—it’s about voltage stability, reactive power, and grid... FLEXECHARGE 00:33 <p><p>In this highlight from <strong>Episode 47 of The Charge Point Podcast</strong>, Mike (CEO of Kwetta) explains why grid congestion goes far beyond simple thermal limits. It’s not just about cables overheating—it’s about <strong>voltage stability, reactive power, and grid security</strong>.</p><p>For Charge Point Operators (CPOs), energy providers, and infrastructure planners, this changes everything. Solving congestion requires <strong>multi-dimensional energy management</strong>, not just upgrading capacity.</p><p>As EV adoption accelerates across Europe—especially under frameworks like <strong>EU AFIR and national grid regulations</strong>—understanding these deeper grid dynamics is critical to building scalable, compliant charging networks.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Highlight:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why grid congestion is not just a thermal issue</p></li><li><p>The role of voltage stability in EV charging performance</p></li><li><p>How reactive power impacts grid reliability</p></li><li><p>Why holistic energy solutions are key for future CPO operations</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why It Matters</strong><br>Without addressing these hidden grid constraints, EV charging expansion will face delays, higher costs, and operational risks—especially in grid-constrained regions like DACH and the Nordics.</p><hr><p><strong>👉 Watch the full episode to explore grid-aware EV charging strategies</strong></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/what-causes-grid-congestion-in-ev"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968570/125522112/b81fdbfceafd41d1b7e4557e6e7946eb/standard/download-7-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> Charge Point Podcast CPO challenges DSO requirements energy management systems EU AFIR EV charging EV infrastructure Europe FLEXECHARGE grid congestion grid flexibility Kwetta load management reactive power smart charging voltage stability http://video.flexecharge.com/the-secret-behind-997-uptime-in <p><p>Reliability isn’t optional when charging electric trucks. In this highlight from The Charge Point Podcast #33, Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Mike Lazelle, Co-founder and Chief Grid Officer at Kwetta, about how their ultra-reliable platform achieves 99.7% uptime across 16 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Discover why every hardware component and software layer must be optimized end-to-end to reach critical infrastructure-grade reliability — a must for heavy-duty transport electrification. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/the-secret-behind-997-uptime-in"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968559/117553542/7e4ddb88178a450dae3a5106424f0b08/standard/download-10-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/117553542 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:15:00 GMT The Secret Behind 99.7% Uptime in Heavy-Duty EV Charging | Podcast #33 Highlight Reliability isn’t optional when charging electric trucks. In this highlight from The Charge Point Podcast #33, Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Mike Lazelle, Co-founder and Chief Grid Officer at Kwetta, about how their ultra-reliable platform achieves 99.7% uptime across 16 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Discover why every hardware component and software layer must be optimized end-to-end to reach critical infrastructure-grade reliability — a must for heavy-duty transport electrification. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: 👉 https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast Reliability isn’t optional when charging electric trucks. In this highlight from The Charge Point Podcast #33, Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Mike Lazelle, Co-founder and Chief Grid Officer at Kwetta, about how their ultra-reliable platform... FLEXECHARGE 00:59 <p><p>Reliability isn’t optional when charging electric trucks. In this highlight from The Charge Point Podcast #33, Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Mike Lazelle, Co-founder and Chief Grid Officer at Kwetta, about how their ultra-reliable platform achieves 99.7% uptime across 16 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Discover why every hardware component and software layer must be optimized end-to-end to reach critical infrastructure-grade reliability — a must for heavy-duty transport electrification. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/the-secret-behind-997-uptime-in"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968559/117553542/7e4ddb88178a450dae3a5106424f0b08/standard/download-10-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> charge point operators charging infrastructure EV charging fleet depots grid support heavy transport electrification Kwetta smart charging uptime reliability