Flexible energy systems  Leveraging the Optimal integration of EVs deployment Wave

FLOW tests, validates and enhances user-centric V2X smart charging solutions and their orchestrated integration into energy grids that deliver flexibility assets to favour additional penetration of renewables and alleviate energy grid challenges.

What is FLOW?

FLOW tests, validates and enhances V2X smart charging through driving patterns of real users on real grids.

  • 10

    budget

  • 600

    a year in reduced emissions

  • 1.3

    in saved costs

  • 14%

    local RES increased

  • 4

    RES curtailment avoided

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Our Consortium

25 partners ranging from SMEs, all the way to large Enterprises and Academic institutions

Pilot sites

Project activities are going to take place in a wide range of European pilots

  • 5
    Demo sites
  • 5
    European countries

Latest news

EV Integration & Grid Solutions: How to orchestrate EV flexibility for grids and deliver value for all.

As electric vehicle penetration accelerates, grid operators and market actors face growing challenges to integrate EV flexibility in a cost-effective and regulator-aligned way. The 3rd FLOW Thematic Workshop will bring together tools, market solutions and real-life demonstrations from the FLOW project to discuss grid impact assessment, flexibility markets and orchestration strategies. Through technical insights and an interactive exchange, the session will explore how EV flexibility can deliver value for DSOs, consumers and regulators, while supporting replication and sustainable business cases for large-scale EV integration.

Second Thematic Workshop: Smart Charging in Action: Tools & Lessons from the Field

In the workshop, we will explore how new business models and economic opportunities are driving the development of e-mobility, with a particular focus on Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) integration—enabling electric vehicles to interact with home energy systems as active components. We will also examine how the EVrich solution supports coordinated and grid-aware electric vehicle routing for urban charging hotspots, optimizing routes and charging points based on energy availability. Finally, practical insights will be shared from the deployment of a direct current (DC) microgrid in Prague, highlighting Behind-the-Meter (BTM) optimization and its integration with energy management systems (EMS/BEMS), offering a comprehensive view of real-world challenges and opportunities.

Hybrid workshop - Smart Charging = Smart UX Design?

Within the thematic workshop, we will present how the usability of smart charging apps can be ensured. We will address the requirements of the users and present results from three different use cases. Study participants will also have the opportunity to interact with and test a prototypical smart charging app. Finally, there will be room for questions and discussions.