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/how-circle-k-optimizes-ev-charging <p><p>In this Podcast #22 highlight, Hallgeir Horne from Circle K explains how <strong>battery storage enables EV charging price optimization</strong> by shifting energy usage and reducing reliance on expensive peak electricity.</p><p>As electricity prices fluctuate across <strong>Europe and the Nordics</strong>, operators face increasing pressure to manage both <strong>grid constraints and energy costs</strong>. Battery systems play a key role in balancing demand and improving profitability.</p><p>This clip explores:</p><ul><li><p>How <strong>battery storage enables energy price optimisation</strong></p></li><li><p>Why shifting consumption away from peak hours reduces costs</p></li><li><p>How Circle K manages <strong>price volatility across EV charging sites</strong></p></li><li><p>The connection between <strong>peak shaving, smart charging, and cost efficiency</strong></p></li></ul><p>For CPOs, fuel retailers, and energy providers, this is a real-world example of how to operate EV charging infrastructure efficiently in <strong>EU-regulated and grid-constrained markets (AFIR, national grid rules)</strong>.</p><p>👉 Watch the full episode for deeper insights&nbsp;<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/how-circle-k-optimizes-ev-charging"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968567/125136684/1cda38645d3155dd38190c13ad55fbac/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/125136684 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:29:38 GMT How Circle K Optimizes EV Charging Prices with Batteries | Podcast #22 Highlight In this Podcast #22 highlight, Hallgeir Horne from Circle K explains how battery storage enables EV charging price optimization by shifting energy usage and reducing reliance on expensive peak electricity.As electricity prices fluctuate across Europe and the Nordics, operators face increasing pressure to manage both grid constraints and energy costs. Battery systems play a key role in balancing demand and improving profitability.This clip explores:How battery storage enables energy price optimisationWhy shifting consumption away from peak hours reduces costsHow Circle K manages price volatility across EV charging sitesThe connection between peak shaving, smart charging, and cost efficiencyFor CPOs, fuel retailers, and energy providers, this is a real-world example of how to operate EV charging infrastructure efficiently in EU-regulated and grid-constrained markets (AFIR, national grid rules).👉 Watch the full episode for deeper insightshttps://www.flexecharge.com/resources/the-charge-point-podcast In this Podcast #22 highlight, Hallgeir Horne from Circle K explains how battery storage enables EV charging price optimization by shifting energy usage and reducing reliance on expensive peak electricity.As electricity prices fluctuate across... FLEXECHARGE 01:11 <p><p>In this Podcast #22 highlight, Hallgeir Horne from Circle K explains how <strong>battery storage enables EV charging price optimization</strong> by shifting energy usage and reducing reliance on expensive peak electricity.</p><p>As electricity prices fluctuate across <strong>Europe and the Nordics</strong>, operators face increasing pressure to manage both <strong>grid constraints and energy costs</strong>. Battery systems play a key role in balancing demand and improving profitability.</p><p>This clip explores:</p><ul><li><p>How <strong>battery storage enables energy price optimisation</strong></p></li><li><p>Why shifting consumption away from peak hours reduces costs</p></li><li><p>How Circle K manages <strong>price volatility across EV charging sites</strong></p></li><li><p>The connection between <strong>peak shaving, smart charging, and cost efficiency</strong></p></li></ul><p>For CPOs, fuel retailers, and energy providers, this is a real-world example of how to operate EV charging infrastructure efficiently in <strong>EU-regulated and grid-constrained markets (AFIR, national grid rules)</strong>.</p><p>👉 Watch the full episode for deeper insights&nbsp;<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/how-circle-k-optimizes-ev-charging"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968567/125136684/1cda38645d3155dd38190c13ad55fbac/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> battery storage EV charging Circle K EV charging electricity price volatility energy arbitrage EV energy cost reduction EV EU AFIR compliance EV charging price optimization EV charging strategy FLEXECHARGE grid-aware charging load management EV Nordic energy markets peak shaving EV podcast highlight smart charging