In a move set to transform the landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging, Sparkion, a leading provider of energy management solutions under Vontier’s EVolve™ e-mobility portfolio, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Pixii, renowned for its battery energy storage solutions (BESS). The collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate technologies, offering a turnkey energy management solution coupled with modular energy storage.
This integration heralds a new era in EV charging, promising reduced operational complexity, improved grid utilization, and maximized energy use at charging facilities. The unified asset boasts a range of features designed to optimize efficiency, including:
- Maximized Energy Use: Integration with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) providers ensures optimal utilization of energy resources.
- Modbus Charger Load Management: Real-time control of onsite chargers enables load balancing and activation of frequency response (FFR & FCR).
- Optimized Pricing: Incorporation of pricing optimization APIs with the wholesale energy market allows for autonomous charging optimization based on dynamic energy prices.
- Balancing Market Activation: Empowers Pixii batteries at EV sites to seamlessly participate in the ancillary services market.
Adi Eyal, CEO of Sparkion, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to partner with Pixii, the innovative leaders in the industry for energy storage solutions. This collaboration embodies our forward-thinking approach to helping charge point operators, fleet operators, and fueling stations reduce power costs and become energy resilient. Together, we’re driving towards a future where intelligent, market-responsive charging infrastructure sets new standards for efficiency and sustainability.”
The strategic partnership between Pixii and Sparkion marks a significant advancement in EV charging infrastructure. As the EV market continues to evolve, such partnerships become increasingly vital in building a sustainable and intelligent charging network that meets both current and future demands.
The initial focus of the partnership is on the Nordic and EU regions, where grid constraints, combined with high EV penetration and substantial ancillary market opportunities, drive energy storage growth. Cole Rosson, Director of Business Development for Sparkion, noted, “This partnership was born out of strong organic demand for our joint solution, and it will enable us to help streamline how EV site hosts are rolling out new locations.”
Kenneth Bodahl, CEO of Pixii, emphasized the significance of the integration, stating, “We are proud to align our power conversion and energy storage expertise with Sparkion, a key player in energy management. This strategic integration is a significant leap in reshaping the EV charging landscape. Merging Pixii’s innovative energy storage solutions with Sparkion’s advanced energy management goes beyond meeting industry demands; it sets a new standard for seamless, efficient, and environmentally responsible EV charging solutions.”
