Our projects at a glance
We intelligently connect what belongs together!
Here you will find a selection of references from our realized projects in the field of energy management – from e-mobility to applications in the commercial and industrial environment.
Our solutions ensure measurable efficiency, sustainable energy flows and intelligent networking.
Location Ulm | IVECO Deutschland AG
Efficient charging infrastructure for the e-truck fleet – intelligently controlled
At the Ulm site, our energy management system supports the efficient distribution of energy during the charging processes of the battery-electric IVECO S-eWay tractor units and chassis running out of production. Dynamic load management, integrated 5G communication and targeted cost and peak load management ensure optimum capacity utilization while reducing grid charges and maximizing grid stability.
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Brief project overview
- Components used
– 4x 300 kW Alpitronic Hypercharger, 1x 400 kW Alpitronic Hypercharger
– 6x 5G routers - Project requirements EMS
– Cost and peak load management to reduce grid charges
– Intelligent energy management with dynamic load management
– 5G network communication
Project description
As part of the production of battery-electric heavy commercial vehicles, IVECO is focusing on the expansion of a high-performance charging infrastructure at its Ulm site. The aim was to install five Alpitronic hyperchargers, each with two charging points, in order to be able to charge up to ten electric trucks simultaneously. The focus here was on two key challenges: intelligent load management and a reliable communication infrastructure.
The existing grid connection capacity of 2 megawatts represented the upper limit for the entire site, including ongoing factory operations, which consume around 1.5 megawatts on average. To prevent the power grid from being overloaded, a local energy management system (EMS) was implemented to dynamically control the energy flow. It records the current consumption data in real time, distributes the available power according to demand and thus prevents peak loads during simultaneous operation of the charging infrastructure.
Another challenge was connecting the widely distributed charging points. Instead of conventional network cables or unstable Wi-Fi connections, the system relies on high-performance 5G communication.
Each of the five Hyperchargers was equipped with its own 5G router. A sixth router continuously measures the current power consumption at the grid connection point. Remote monitoring and control of the entire system is also carried out via a central gateway.
Thanks to the intelligent combination of load management and 5G networking, IVECO was able to create a future-proof infrastructure that meets the increasing demands of electromobility.
Project outline
IoT Portal
A customized UI solution was implemented to provide visualization of the entire system as well as individual components. This centralized portal enables seamless access to the system data and thus effortless monitoring and management.
The most important advantages of the IoT Portal:
- Real-time data for instant insights
- Dynamic visualizations that reflect the system status and energy flow
- Alarms and notifications for proactive monitoring
- User management with secure accounts and 2FA
- Scalable and flexible for future expansions
- A single access point (all in one solution)
- Fleet management for multiple systems
- Modern design for an outstanding user experience
