The central idea was to use departure times and live data from e-trucks, such as their charging status and remaining charge time, to prioritise the power available for charging vehicles. The system calculates the cheapest charging profile for each of the vehicles. For example, it takes into account vehicles that need the most power, in case of restrictions on the electricity connection. The scheduled departure time and the available network capacity may thus allow for delayed loading.
Real-time data
The solution is vertically integrated with operational data from the charging station (Heliox), the vehicle (DAF Trucks) and the company transporting it (Bakker Belgium). Based on this real-time data and state-of-the-art real-time electricity price forecasting, Recoy calculates the charging profiles for each vehicle. Through its role as supplier, Scholt Energy grants market access and provides transparent insight into the energy flows and costs via the energy bill.
Simulation
The preliminary project, which involved a simulation of a smart charging service within the Internet of Energy (IO.E) Ecosystem, has now been completed. The project members Bakker Belgium, Elia, Heliox, Recoy and Scholt Energy are currently looking at how to follow this up in the form of a pilot. They are convinced that in order to make transport more sustainable, the use of electrically powered trucks could be an attractive option.
The main challenge today is the range of electric trucks and also the cost difference with conventional trucks. To achieve an attractive business case in terms of total cost of ownership, it is important to have a strong consortium that can highlight all aspects of electric transport. In this way, the transport sector will make its contribution to the targets for reducing its CO2 emissions.
In the Netherlands, for example, there are now about 200 e-trucks on the road. This project therefore builds on the "Next Generation Smart Charging" demonstration project where Recoy is currently smart-charging e-trucks from Breytner in Rotterdam and electric buses from Arriva in Venlo. So it seems to be waiting for the e-truck to take off in Belgium. Recently, the first e-truck found its way onto the Belgian market.
Energy transition
Scholt Energy customers now know that their supplier always thinks along the same lines as they do in the context of their individual energy transition. Whether it's electric transport (ET), self-generation, smart control of flexible power or battery storage. Scholt Energy is always alert to new developments and offers concrete advice with regard to the best solutions for the specific challenge the customer is facing.
Scholt Energy goes further, however, and also carries out this innovative and supportive role in a broader social context. This is why Scholt Energy is participating in the Internet of Energy ecosystem. Leading market players such as high-voltage grid operator Elia, Fluxys and Fluvius also participate in this system.
Internet of Energy (IO.E)
The IO.Energy Ecosystem, aims to drive the energy system towards consumer orientation. The way we consume and produce energy is changing. In the energy transition, consumers and companies are evolving into prosumers who produce their own energy. They have energy flexibility that is becoming very valuable. It can adapt to the growing variability of a world powered by renewable energy sources. To make this work, we need new digital tools, new rules and automation. All this must be combined with real-time communication capabilities that connect all electrical devices and the various players in the system.
Scholt Energy participates in this innovative ecosystem that creates the sort of new energy services energy consumers are looking for, aimed at unlocking the value potential of e-mobility, storage, heating, smart building, smart home, energy community and renewable energy.
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