Four real-world laboratories for networked e-mobility
- 29 partners from the automotive industry, energy industry, IT and science (including BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Tennet, Bayernwerk)
- Four real laboratories for field trials in Munich, Düsseldorf, eastern Bavaria, Lower Saxony and northern Hesse
- Goal: Market and grid-friendly integration of electromobility through intelligent and bidirectional charging concepts
- Development of interoperable charging and energy management algorithms for optimal grid and customer integration
- Smart meter gateways & intelligent control for communication between vehicles and the power grid
- Scientific support: analysis of system, environmental and economic effects as well as user behavior
The research project “unIT-e² – Real-world laboratory for networked e-mobility” developed innovative solutions for the market- and grid-friendly integration of electric vehicles. Intelligent charging and control concepts were researched and tested in practice in four real-world laboratories across Germany.
The focus was on:
- Intelligent charging: Optimization of charging processes through bidirectional and smart charging strategies
- Grid integration: development of algorithms for the flexible control of charging processes in the energy system
- Interoperability: Standardized interfaces (ISO 15118, OCPP 2.x) for smooth communication between vehicle, charging station and grid
- Scientific support: evaluation of the effects on grid stability, the environment and economic efficiency
The four field trials took place in Munich, Düsseldorf, eastern Bavaria, Lower Saxony and northern Hesse. Real-life usage scenarios were tested – from private and commercial charging to district solutions and fleet management strategies.
The consortium is led by FfE Munich. unIT-e² is creating a future-proof, flexible and user-friendly charging infrastructure that intelligently integrates electromobility into the power grid. 29 partners from the automotive industry, the energy sector, IT and science – including BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Tennet and Bayernwerk – worked together on a future-proof charging infrastructure.
