The Charge Point Podcast
The Charge Point Podcast is your gateway to the future of EV charging. In each episode, we dive deep into the world of EV infrastructure, offering insights and perspectives from industry leaders, innovators, and the people at the forefront of deploying charging networks. Join us to explore the exciting developments that are accelerating our world towards sustainable mobility. More information about our Mission, Vision and Values here: https://www.flexecharge.com/company/about-us
The Charge Point Podcast
Episode 30 - Building the First-Ever VPP for Public EV Charging
In this groundbreaking episode, we dive into the first-ever Virtual Power Plant (VPP) built on public DC fast chargers in the Nordics—a true industry first that redefines how Charge Point Operators (CPOs) can interact with the power grid.
We’re joined by two key players behind this pioneering project:
🔹 Ludwig Hägglund, Energy Market Lead at Recharge, one of the largest public CPOs in the Nordics
🔹 Nicola Miori, Product Management Lead at FLEXECHARGE, the company powering the VPP with its intelligent energy management platform
Together, they share how they turned high-power public EV charging hubs into flexible, grid-responsive assets—without compromising driver experience or uptime.
🎙️ Topics Covered:
- What exactly is a VPP for EV charging—and why it matters now
- The origin of the collaboration between Recharge and FLEXECHARGE
- How high-power DC chargers can participate in flexibility markets
- What this means for CPO profitability, grid integration, and site scalability
- Lessons learned: regulation, grid constraints, and tech architecture
- Why flexibility is the next competitive advantage in EV charging
💡 Want to learn more about "Aggregate", our VPP solution?
🎓 Join our free Masterclass on Virtual Power Plants for EV charging, hosted by FLEXECHARGE CTO Robert Brehm.
We’ll explore how VPPs work, what they mean for CPOs, and how to prepare your charging infrastructure for flexibility markets.
👉 Sign up here: https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars
👂 Who Should Listen:
- Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility leaders
- Grid operators, flexibility providers, and energy innovators
- Investors in EV infrastructure and smart energy
- Anyone working at the intersection of mobility, energy, and technology
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