Brandenburgische Technische Universität and Delta Pave the Way for a Future Smart Grid for eMobility - Seite 2

Delta provided the project with six 150 kW Ultra-Fast EV Chargers and three V2G bi-directional EV chargers. The hardware is spread between the three participating institutions: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU); Universität Potsdam; and Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE). Delta is also currently leading the development of a new communication and charge-point management backend system required at many points in the process, and which is expected to be completed by the end of 2020.  The system is designed to be used at every point, both behind the scenes for control of - and communication between – devices, and at the human interfaces, including the EV drivers (via their smartphones), the charge point operators and the grid controllers. Delta attaches particular importance to using standardized software interfaces and open communication protocols. This simplifies the integration of the software to be developed into the ecosystem of e-mobility.

Delta was chosen for its deep experience in developing EV charging systems and control software. Delta's background means that its technologies and skills closely match the technical requirements of the research project. It also lends its considerable software project leadership expertise to the development of the new applications needed to control energy flows to where they're most needed.

With Delta's considerable help, test vehicles are deployed to help understand the implications and opportunities for the blending of e-mobility with the electricity supply grid. Based on the results it generates, the project is expected to bring benefits to the Brandenburg community in terms of better EV infrastructure.

About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data centre infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its CSR-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centres and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.