Cham, 23 October, 2024; Landis+Gyr, a global leader in integrated energy management solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Microgrid Labs (MGL), a specialist in electric vehicle (EV) fleet management technology. Together, they will provide a comprehensive solution that enhances EV fleet operations while supporting the evolving energy flexibility needs of modern utilities and energy companies.
This collaboration integrates EV fleet management with energy operations, creating a powerful toolset that transforms EV fleets into core energy assets. As a natural extension of Landis+Gyr’s industry-leading portfolio, which includes advanced hardware and software solutions for load balancing, peak load shaving, and grid flexibility, the partnership enables utilities to manage energy demand more efficiently.
Key customer benefits include:
- Unified platform: A comprehensive solution for planning, designing, and operating EV fleets, offering scalability and seamless management across fleet sizes.
- Data-driven optimization: Real-time analytics and advanced insights to optimize fleet performance, reduce operational costs, and strengthen grid resilience.
- Scalability for large fleets: Ensures utilities can effectively manage the growth of EV adoption without compromising performance or efficiency.
- Strategic deployment planning: Facilitates smooth EV fleet rollouts, factoring in grid capacity and infrastructure requirements for optimal integration.
- Holistic energy flexibility: Deepens integration of EV load management within Landis+Gyr’s flexibility solutions, enhancing overall energy management capabilities.
This partnership strengthens Landis+Gyr’s commitment to driving energy innovation and grid modernization, providing utilities with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the energy transition.
Amith Kota, Global Chief Technology Officer at Landis+Gyr, added, “Integrating EV fleet management into our energy flexibility solutions strengthens our ability to offer comprehensive grid resilience strategies. This partnership is crucial in advancing sustainable transportation within a broader energy management framework.”
Shishir Shekhar, Landis+Gyr Sr Director, Global Technology & Innovation, said:
“The partnership is part of our efforts to support the global shift towards sustainable transportation. This launch is particularly timely, as fleets worldwide are transitioning to electric and need ways to manage the complexities of EV fleet deployment and operations with ease and efficiency.”
Narayanan Sankar, Co-founder and CEO of Microgrid Labs, commented, “This partnership enables large-scale transportation electrification, allowing fleet operators and utilities to manage their fleets efficiently while supporting global decarbonization and grid stability.”
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