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/integrating-ev-chargers-batteries <p><p>Different charger manufacturers, varying OCPP implementations, multiple communication protocols, power meters, solar inverters, batteries, and DSO demand-response systems all need to work together seamlessly.</p><p>In this short highlight from our webinar <strong>“Deploying fast-charging hubs in the Netherlands: challenges, opportunities &amp; solutions”</strong>, <strong>Robert Brehm, CTO of FLEXECHARGE</strong>, explains why interoperability and system integration are now critical for scalable, grid-aware EV charging.</p><p>He outlines how FLEXECHARGE addresses this complexity through a <strong>backbone integration layer</strong> that connects:</p><ul><li><p>EV chargers from different manufacturers</p></li><li><p>Power meters and solar inverters (via MQTT and other protocols)</p></li><li><p>Battery energy storage systems</p></li><li><p>DSO systems for demand response and grid services</p></li></ul><p>On top of this backbone, FLEXECHARGE provides an <strong>energy and load management overlay</strong>, enabling:</p><ul><li><p>Load balancing</p></li><li><p>Battery integration</p></li><li><p>Peak shaving</p></li><li><p>Load shifting</p></li><li><p>Grid-compliant charging operations</p></li></ul><p>This architecture allows charging operators to <strong>scale fast-charging hubs despite grid constraints</strong>, especially in congested markets like the Netherlands — and increasingly across Europe.</p><p>👉 <strong>Watch the full webinar replay:</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/deploying-fast-charging-hubs-in-the-netherlands-challenges-opportunities-solutions">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/deploying-fast-charging-hubs-in-the-netherlands-challenges-opportunities-solutions</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/integrating-ev-chargers-batteries"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968570/121978067/87935f006dcc8e60cada75acc5a8d9db/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/121978067 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:42:17 GMT Integrating EV Chargers, Batteries and DSOs at Scale Different charger manufacturers, varying OCPP implementations, multiple communication protocols, power meters, solar inverters, batteries, and DSO demand-response systems all need to work together seamlessly.In this short highlight from our webinar “Deploying fast-charging hubs in the Netherlands: challenges, opportunities solutions”, Robert Brehm, CTO of FLEXECHARGE, explains why interoperability and system integration are now critical for scalable, grid-aware EV charging.He outlines how FLEXECHARGE addresses this complexity through a backbone integration layer that connects:EV chargers from different manufacturersPower meters and solar inverters (via MQTT and other protocols)Battery energy storage systemsDSO systems for demand response and grid servicesOn top of this backbone, FLEXECHARGE provides an energy and load management overlay, enabling:Load balancingBattery integrationPeak shavingLoad shiftingGrid-compliant charging operationsThis architecture allows charging operators to scale fast-charging hubs despite grid constraints, especially in congested markets like the Netherlands — and increasingly across Europe.👉 Watch the full webinar replay:https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/deploying-fast-charging-hubs-in-the-netherlands-challenges-opportunities-solutions Different charger manufacturers, varying OCPP implementations, multiple communication protocols, power meters, solar inverters, batteries, and DSO demand-response systems all need to work together seamlessly.In this short highlight from our... FLEXECHARGE 01:24 <p><p>Different charger manufacturers, varying OCPP implementations, multiple communication protocols, power meters, solar inverters, batteries, and DSO demand-response systems all need to work together seamlessly.</p><p>In this short highlight from our webinar <strong>“Deploying fast-charging hubs in the Netherlands: challenges, opportunities &amp; solutions”</strong>, <strong>Robert Brehm, CTO of FLEXECHARGE</strong>, explains why interoperability and system integration are now critical for scalable, grid-aware EV charging.</p><p>He outlines how FLEXECHARGE addresses this complexity through a <strong>backbone integration layer</strong> that connects:</p><ul><li><p>EV chargers from different manufacturers</p></li><li><p>Power meters and solar inverters (via MQTT and other protocols)</p></li><li><p>Battery energy storage systems</p></li><li><p>DSO systems for demand response and grid services</p></li></ul><p>On top of this backbone, FLEXECHARGE provides an <strong>energy and load management overlay</strong>, enabling:</p><ul><li><p>Load balancing</p></li><li><p>Battery integration</p></li><li><p>Peak shaving</p></li><li><p>Load shifting</p></li><li><p>Grid-compliant charging operations</p></li></ul><p>This architecture allows charging operators to <strong>scale fast-charging hubs despite grid constraints</strong>, especially in congested markets like the Netherlands — and increasingly across Europe.</p><p>👉 <strong>Watch the full webinar replay:</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/deploying-fast-charging-hubs-in-the-netherlands-challenges-opportunities-solutions">https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/deploying-fast-charging-hubs-in-the-netherlands-challenges-opportunities-solutions</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/integrating-ev-chargers-batteries"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968570/121978067/87935f006dcc8e60cada75acc5a8d9db/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> battery integration EV charging demand response DSO EV charger interoperability EV charging infrastructure Europe EV charging integration grid-aware charging load management EV charging load shifting OCPP interoperability peak shaving EV charging smart charging platform http://video.flexecharge.com/why-cpos-need-smart-load-management <p><p>In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, My Näslund explains why load and energy management platforms—such as FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E—are critical enablers for participating in flexibility markets.<br><br>Instead of integrating separately with every charger brand or backend system, CPOs can connect once through a unified platform. This simplifies technical complexity, ensures consistent control signals, and enables operators to aggregate their charging assets for smart flexibility participation.<br><br>By providing real-time data, controllability, and interoperability across mixed hardware environments, HARMON-E allows CPOs to unlock grid-supportive value streams without extensive custom engineering.<br><br>This clip is essential for infrastructure owners, energy managers, and CPOs looking to streamline operations and tap into balancing markets through a scalable, platform-driven approach.<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 HARMON-E enables smart, grid-aware load control<br>• Customer cases on 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 flexibility, smart charging, and EV energy systems</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/why-cpos-need-smart-load-management"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968561/118786592/03daa14a2eeabc4f687b422fbd899569/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/118786592 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:40:29 GMT Why CPOs Need Smart Load Management for Flexibility Access | Podcast #37... In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, My Näslund explains why load and energy management platforms—such as FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E—are critical enablers for participating in flexibility markets.Instead of integrating separately with every charger brand or backend system, CPOs can connect once through a unified platform. This simplifies technical complexity, ensures consistent control signals, and enables operators to aggregate their charging assets for smart flexibility participation.By providing real-time data, controllability, and interoperability across mixed hardware environments, HARMON-E allows CPOs to unlock grid-supportive value streams without extensive custom engineering.This clip is essential for infrastructure owners, energy managers, and CPOs looking to streamline operations and tap into balancing markets through a scalable, platform-driven approach.🔗 Explore more from FLEXECHARGE:• Podcast homepage → https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast• Learn how HARMON-E enables smart, grid-aware load control• Customer cases on energy optimisation → https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/customer-cases• Subscribe for more insights on flexibility, smart charging, and EV energy systems In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, My Näslund explains why load and energy management platforms—such as FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E—are critical enablers for... FLEXECHARGE 01:01 <p><p>In this highlight from Episode 37 – Monetizing Flexibility: How Flower Turns EV Charging Sites Into Valuable Grid Assets, My Näslund explains why load and energy management platforms—such as FLEXECHARGE HARMON-E—are critical enablers for participating in flexibility markets.<br><br>Instead of integrating separately with every charger brand or backend system, CPOs can connect once through a unified platform. This simplifies technical complexity, ensures consistent control signals, and enables operators to aggregate their charging assets for smart flexibility participation.<br><br>By providing real-time data, controllability, and interoperability across mixed hardware environments, HARMON-E allows CPOs to unlock grid-supportive value streams without extensive custom engineering.<br><br>This clip is essential for infrastructure owners, energy managers, and CPOs looking to streamline operations and tap into balancing markets through a scalable, platform-driven approach.<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 HARMON-E enables smart, grid-aware load control<br>• Customer cases on 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 flexibility, smart charging, and EV energy systems</p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/why-cpos-need-smart-load-management"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968561/118786592/03daa14a2eeabc4f687b422fbd899569/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> charger brand integration CPO integration energy management platform EV site optimisation FLEXECHARGE flexibility access flexibility markets grid flexibility HARMON-E interoperability EV charging load management EV smart charging platform The Charge Point Podcast