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/the-biggest-software-challenge-in <p><p>In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Joost de Meester from Intercel explains one of the biggest technical challenges behind battery-backed EV charging infrastructure: managing power flows in real time.</p><p>Discover why high-power charging sites require ultra-fast coordination between the EV, battery system, grid connection, and energy management system (EMS). Joost explains how sudden charging interruptions create complex balancing challenges and why software orchestration and response times are critical for stable, efficient operation.</p><p>The conversation highlights how the future of fast EV charging depends not only on batteries themselves, but on smart digital integration that enables resilient, scalable, and grid-friendly charging infrastructure across Europe.</p><p>🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode<br>⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions<br>🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/the-biggest-software-challenge-in"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968579/127761265/1b2153248dd7e33e3d624027fcf21093/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="480" height="480"/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/127761265 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:49:15 GMT The Biggest Software Challenge in Battery-Backed EV Charging | Podcast #50... In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Joost de Meester from Intercel explains one of the biggest technical challenges behind battery-backed EV charging infrastructure: managing power flows in real time.Discover why high-power charging sites require ultra-fast coordination between the EV, battery system, grid connection, and energy management system (EMS). Joost explains how sudden charging interruptions create complex balancing challenges and why software orchestration and response times are critical for stable, efficient operation.The conversation highlights how the future of fast EV charging depends not only on batteries themselves, but on smart digital integration that enables resilient, scalable, and grid-friendly charging infrastructure across Europe.🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Joost de Meester from Intercel explains one of the biggest technical challenges behind battery-backed EV charging infrastructure: managing power flows in real time.Discover why... FLEXECHARGE 00:54 <p><p>In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Joost de Meester from Intercel explains one of the biggest technical challenges behind battery-backed EV charging infrastructure: managing power flows in real time.</p><p>Discover why high-power charging sites require ultra-fast coordination between the EV, battery system, grid connection, and energy management system (EMS). Joost explains how sudden charging interruptions create complex balancing challenges and why software orchestration and response times are critical for stable, efficient operation.</p><p>The conversation highlights how the future of fast EV charging depends not only on batteries themselves, but on smart digital integration that enables resilient, scalable, and grid-friendly charging infrastructure across Europe.</p><p>🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode<br>⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions<br>🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/the-biggest-software-challenge-in"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968579/127761265/1b2153248dd7e33e3d624027fcf21093/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="480" height="480"/></a></p> battery-backed charging battery energy storage system BESS Charge Point Podcast charging infrastructure EMS energy management energy management system energy orchestration European EV market EV charging EV charging scalability EV charging software fast charging infrastructure FLEXECHARGE grid balancing grid congestion grid flexibility high-power charging HPC charging Intercel Joost de Meester peak shaving Podcast Highlight power management smart charging http://video.flexecharge.com/how-battery-arbitrage-supports-ev <p><p>In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can do far more than support fast EV charging.</p><p>Learn how smart battery integration enables energy arbitrage by charging during low-cost hours and optimising energy usage throughout the day. Geert also explores how batteries can support grid balancing while maintaining predictable, high-speed charging performance for EV drivers.</p><p>The discussion highlights why value stacking — combining boost charging, peak shaving, arbitrage, and flexibility services — is becoming essential for profitable and resilient EV charging infrastructure across Europe.</p><p>🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode<br>⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions<br>🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/how-battery-arbitrage-supports-ev"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968577/127760017/fa035a80d639d06e2cbb3ddc17709516/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="480" height="480"/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/127760017 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:22:38 GMT How Battery Arbitrage Supports EV Charging Profitability | Podcast #50 Highlight In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can do far more than support fast EV charging.Learn how smart battery integration enables energy arbitrage by charging during low-cost hours and optimising energy usage throughout the day. Geert also explores how batteries can support grid balancing while maintaining predictable, high-speed charging performance for EV drivers.The discussion highlights why value stacking — combining boost charging, peak shaving, arbitrage, and flexibility services — is becoming essential for profitable and resilient EV charging infrastructure across Europe.🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can do far more than support fast EV charging.Learn how smart battery integration enables... FLEXECHARGE 00:43 <p><p>In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can do far more than support fast EV charging.</p><p>Learn how smart battery integration enables energy arbitrage by charging during low-cost hours and optimising energy usage throughout the day. Geert also explores how batteries can support grid balancing while maintaining predictable, high-speed charging performance for EV drivers.</p><p>The discussion highlights why value stacking — combining boost charging, peak shaving, arbitrage, and flexibility services — is becoming essential for profitable and resilient EV charging infrastructure across Europe.</p><p>🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode<br>⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions<br>🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/how-battery-arbitrage-supports-ev"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968577/127760017/fa035a80d639d06e2cbb3ddc17709516/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="480" height="480"/></a></p> battery arbitrage battery-backed charging battery energy storage system BESS Charge Point Podcast energy arbitrage energy management European EV market EV charging EV charging profitability fast charging infrastructure FLEXECHARGE Geert de Mil grid balancing grid flexibility peak shaving Podcast Highlight Q8 Electric smart charging time of use energy http://video.flexecharge.com/why-batteries-are-essential-for <p><p>In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential for scaling high-power EV charging infrastructure.</p><p>Discover how co-located batteries help overcome grid constraints, accelerate charging site deployment, improve charging reliability, and reduce dependence on large grid connections. Geert also shares why the real value of BESS lies in smart integration and value stacking — combining peak shaving, power boosting, energy arbitrage, and future flexibility opportunities to build more resilient and profitable charging hubs.</p><p>As grid congestion becomes a growing challenge across Europe, battery-backed charging is emerging as a key strategy for Charge Point Operators looking to scale efficiently.</p><p>🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode<br>⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions<br>🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/why-batteries-are-essential-for"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968556/127758067/19f0b5c02ece21303deae678131c2cf5/standard/download-11-thumbnail.jpg" width="480" height="480"/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/127758067 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:15:48 GMT Why Batteries Are Essential for Fast EV Charging | Podcast #50 Highlight In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential for scaling high-power EV charging infrastructure.Discover how co-located batteries help overcome grid constraints, accelerate charging site deployment, improve charging reliability, and reduce dependence on large grid connections. Geert also shares why the real value of BESS lies in smart integration and value stacking — combining peak shaving, power boosting, energy arbitrage, and future flexibility opportunities to build more resilient and profitable charging hubs.As grid congestion becomes a growing challenge across Europe, battery-backed charging is emerging as a key strategy for Charge Point Operators looking to scale efficiently.🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential for scaling high-power EV charging infrastructure.Discover how... FLEXECHARGE 01:00 <p><p>In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential for scaling high-power EV charging infrastructure.</p><p>Discover how co-located batteries help overcome grid constraints, accelerate charging site deployment, improve charging reliability, and reduce dependence on large grid connections. Geert also shares why the real value of BESS lies in smart integration and value stacking — combining peak shaving, power boosting, energy arbitrage, and future flexibility opportunities to build more resilient and profitable charging hubs.</p><p>As grid congestion becomes a growing challenge across Europe, battery-backed charging is emerging as a key strategy for Charge Point Operators looking to scale efficiently.</p><p>🎧 Watch the full Charge Point Podcast episode<br>⚡ Explore FLEXECHARGE smart charging and energy optimisation solutions<br>🔔 Subscribe for more EV charging and grid flexibility insights</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/why-batteries-are-essential-for"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968556/127758067/19f0b5c02ece21303deae678131c2cf5/standard/download-11-thumbnail.jpg" width="480" height="480"/></a></p> battery arbitrage battery-backed charging battery energy storage system BESS Charge Point Podcast energy arbitrage energy management European EV market EV charging EV charging profitability fast charging infrastructure FLEXECHARGE Geert de Mil grid balancing grid flexibility peak shaving Podcast Highlight Q8 Electric smart charging time of use energy http://video.flexecharge.com/how-virtual-power-plants-balance <p><p>In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, Flower’s Business Developer My Näslund breaks down the fundamentals of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)—digital platforms that connect and coordinate distributed energy assets to act as one flexible power plant.<br><br>She explains how VPPs maintain real-time grid balance, why frequency must stay stable every second, and how flexible loads such as EV charging stations play a growing role in supporting system stability. By integrating diverse assets through one digital layer, VPPs enable faster response, better coordination, and scalable participation in flexibility markets.<br><br>This highlight reveals why smart charging and unified load control platforms like FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E are essential for enabling CPOs to contribute to—and benefit from—the VPP ecosystem.<br><br>🔗 Explore more from FLEXECHARGE:<br>• Podcast homepage → <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><br><br>• Learn how FLEXECHARGE enables flexibility participation (load management, grid-supportive control)<br>• Customer cases on flexibility &amp; energy optimisation → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/customer-cases">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/customer-cases</a><br><br>• Subscribe for more insights on VPPs, flexibility markets, and EV energy systems</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/how-virtual-power-plants-balance"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968575/118788178/c209a65021a0fb92797ce936401c988c/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/118788178 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:12:44 GMT How Virtual Power Plants Balance the Grid in Real Time | Podcast #37 Highlight In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, Flower’s Business Developer My Näslund breaks down the fundamentals of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)—digital platforms that connect and coordinate distributed energy assets to act as one flexible power plant.She explains how VPPs maintain real-time grid balance, why frequency must stay stable every second, and how flexible loads such as EV charging stations play a growing role in supporting system stability. By integrating diverse assets through one digital layer, VPPs enable faster response, better coordination, and scalable participation in flexibility markets.This highlight reveals why smart charging and unified load control platforms like FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E are essential for enabling CPOs to contribute to—and benefit from—the VPP ecosystem.🔗 Explore more from FLEXECHARGE:• Podcast homepage → https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast• Learn how FLEXECHARGE enables flexibility participation (load management, grid-supportive control)• Customer cases on flexibility energy optimisation → https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/customer-cases• Subscribe for more insights on VPPs, flexibility markets, and EV energy systems In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, Flower’s Business Developer My Näslund breaks down the fundamentals of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)—digital platforms that... FLEXECHARGE 00:45 <p><p>In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, Flower’s Business Developer My Näslund breaks down the fundamentals of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)—digital platforms that connect and coordinate distributed energy assets to act as one flexible power plant.<br><br>She explains how VPPs maintain real-time grid balance, why frequency must stay stable every second, and how flexible loads such as EV charging stations play a growing role in supporting system stability. By integrating diverse assets through one digital layer, VPPs enable faster response, better coordination, and scalable participation in flexibility markets.<br><br>This highlight reveals why smart charging and unified load control platforms like FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E are essential for enabling CPOs to contribute to—and benefit from—the VPP ecosystem.<br><br>🔗 Explore more from FLEXECHARGE:<br>• Podcast homepage → <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><br><br>• Learn how FLEXECHARGE enables flexibility participation (load management, grid-supportive control)<br>• Customer cases on flexibility &amp; energy optimisation → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/customer-cases">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/customer-cases</a><br><br>• Subscribe for more insights on VPPs, flexibility markets, and EV energy systems</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/how-virtual-power-plants-balance"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968575/118788178/c209a65021a0fb92797ce936401c988c/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> distributed energy assets EV charging flexibility flexibility markets Flower VPP frequency control grid balancing grid stability smart charging Europe virtual power plant VPP explained