EVmatch obtained the device an exclusive licence with Argonne National Laboratory. It will be be first deployed in the US in a frequency regulation program with an east coast utility provider. This low-cost retrofit technology unlocks new opportunities for charging station owners and utilities, including new revenue streams, reduced operating costs, and the ability to better integrate with renewable energy sources.
Key features and benefits of the EVmatch Adapter include electricity metering and payment processing; easy, low-cost installation without an electrician; and customisable remote access control to optimise start/stop time, scheduling, and user access
The adapter also enables participation in utility demand response programs to reduce EV strain on the electrical grid as well as providing data collection for environmental credit generation, including carbon credits and low-carbon fuel standard credits
The EVmatch Adapter will be available for pre-order in March 2023 and will begin commercial deliveries in summer 2023, exclusively through EVmatch.
"Argonne works to enable energy systems that are sustainable, secure and equitable," said Megan Clifford, associate laboratory director for science and technology partnerships and outreach at Argonne. "This agreement with EVmatch puts this cutting-edge technology into the hands of more consumers, where it can make maximum impact."
