Siemens introduces VersiCharge Smartgrid (SG), the first Wi-Fi enabled
electric vehicle (EV) charging station that allows residential owners to
monitor and control usage remotely through a mobile or web app. With
this new technology an EV owner can automatically turn charging on or
off, schedule charging when rates are lowest, and view past power
consumption data including usage and cost for the first time in a
graphical form. The cloud-based charging station also interacts with
utilities, receiving demand response and pricing signals so consumer can
better shape and shift their charging experience. Utilities can offer
programs that help manage the time and level of EV charging across the
grid to increase grid reliability and efficiency while minimizing peak
demand. This level of interaction will enable utilities to better
understand the impact EVs have on power consumption market and will
result in lower charging costs for the consumer.
“The VersiCharge SG solves two of the longest-lasting challenges
associated with EV ownership—the uncertainty around the actual power
being consumed and the ability to easily control energy consumption,”
said Barry Powell, head of Siemens Low Voltage & Products. “Consumers
can now have flexible charging options that can target either the
cheapest energy rates or instant convenience and utility partners can
better understand the growing network of EVs and their impact on the
power grid.”
By accessing the Siemens cloud, utilities can offer rate programs to EV
owners to allow the consumer to charge at highly attractive rates while
simultaneously allowing the utility to manage the loads on the grid. By
shifting each EV charging event slightly in time or rate at which
kilowatt hours are supplied to the EV, utilities can potentially reduce
the peak demand on the grid, which in turn helps to reduce the total
amount of generation needed. When the demand response functionality is
enabled in the VersiCharge SG unit via the mobile or web-based app,
utilities and energy aggregators have new opportunities to use EV
technology as a valuable part of a distributed energy management
strategy.
The VersiCharge SG can be installed for indoor or outdoor use via a
plug-in option or hardwire installation. Siemens also offers an
accessory pedestal that allows users to install units in locations where
a wall mount is not possible.
The VersiCharge SG is part of Siemens VersiCharge electric vehicle
charging portfolio and offers the functionality that has been
incorporated into the VersiCharge line of level 2 electric vehicle
chargers since 2012: 30 Amps of charge at up to 7.2 kW charging rate
with the standard J1772 connector interoperable with most EVs, the
highest degree of safety with UL certification, best in class outdoor
rating (NEMA 4), and best-in-class 5mA CCID ground fault protection.
The VersiCharge SG will be available for purchase later this year. To
learn more about VersiCharge SG, please visit Siemens Booth #426 at SAE
World Congress in Detroit.
This press release and a press picture / press pictures/ further
material is available at http://news.usa.siemens.biz/.
For further information on Siemens electric vehicle charging, please see www.usa.siemens.com/versicharge.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse
that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality,
reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is
active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of
electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s
largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies,
Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading
supplier of combined cycle turbines for power generation, a leading
provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure
solutions and automation and software solutions for industry. The
company is also a leading supplier of medical imaging equipment – such
as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a
leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2013,
which ended on September 30, 2013, revenue from continuing operations
totaled €75.9 billion and income from continuing operations €4.2
billion. At the end of September 2013, Siemens had around 362,000
employees worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further
information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global
technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence,
innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165
years. With 343,000 employees in more than 200 countries, Siemens
reported worldwide revenue of approximately $98 billion in fiscal 2014.
Siemens in the USA reported revenue of $22.2 billion, including $5.2
billion in exports, and employs approximately 46,000 people throughout
all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
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