Can you charge your car cheaper with solar energy?

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems has announced the addition of Ohme’s smart charging stations to its offerings.

This initiative aims to meet the needs of private individuals by providing charging solutions tailored to the energy transition, especially for households equipped with photovoltaic panels.

Ohme, a specialist in charging stations for electric vehicles, offers with its ePod S model an innovative technology that adapts to household energy consumption. Designed to maximize solar self-consumption, this station features “Solar Boost” functionality, which optimizes the use of locally produced energy, thereby reducing electricity costs.

Through this collaboration, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems provides installers with an ideal option to complement residential solar systems. The Ohme station allows users to leverage their own solar energy production to charge their electric vehicle, thus strengthening their energy independence. This approach responds to a growing consumer demand for sustainable and economically advantageous solutions.

Charging Optimization

“The Ohme station allows for electric vehicle charging by maximizing the self-consumption of photovoltaic energy,” emphasizes Prasanna Jayaratnam, IRVE Development Manager at BayWa r.e. This presents an opportunity for installers to meet private individuals’ expectations regarding energy independence.”

Beyond integration with solar energy, Ohme stations also adapt to household electricity contracts. They prioritize charging during off-peak hours or according to specific tariffs for electric vehicles, thus offering intelligent energy management.

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