Miller EV Solutions Announces Phase Two Expansion in the EV Innovation Design Center
2024年8月1日 - 12:32AM
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Miller EV Solutions is expanding its EV Innovation Design Center
(EVIDC). The EVIDC, in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading
innovation center for electric vehicle (EV) charging. This next
expansion phase will boost the center's capabilities by integrating
cutting-edge technologies and focusing on building a stronger,
smarter EV charging infrastructure.
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"With the EV revolution in full swing, reliable and efficient
charging is more important than ever," says Kerri Stewart,
President of Miller EV Solutions. "The EVIDC is all about leading
the way by testing and refining the tech that will drive the future
of EV charging worldwide."
Phase two is packed with exciting upgrades such as solar
canopies for charging stations, advanced electrical infrastructure
for better energy management, energy storage to capture excess
solar power, and a control center to automate energy use.
- Solar Canopies: Two heavy-duty vehicle charging islands
that can charge four vehicles at a time, will be equipped with
solar canopies, providing renewable energy to further offset carbon
emissions.
- Permanent Switchgear with Smart Breakers: Upgraded
electrical infrastructure will enable dynamic load management,
optimizing energy distribution and ensuring grid stability.
- Backup Energy Storage Solution (BESS): Excess solar
energy will be stored for use during peak demand or outages,
enhancing the resilience of the charging network.
- Energy Control Center (ECC): This centralized hub will
automate energy management by intelligently switching between grid
and stored solar power based on predefined parameters.
- Research Partnership with Utilities: The EVIDC will
collaborate with utilities, to study the impact of microgrids on
grid stability and demand management. This research will contribute
valuable insights to the broader EV ecosystem.
A Global Ripple Effect
The EVIDC's impact transcends geographical boundaries. By
serving as a living laboratory and training ground for EV charging
technologies, the center built to:
- Establish industry standards and interoperability: Data
collected and analyzed at the EVIDC informs the development of EV
charging infrastructure.
- Train a skilled workforce: The EVIDC's comprehensive
training program equips technicians and facility managers with the
knowledge and skills needed to maintain charging networks
worldwide.
- Accelerate technology adoption: By showcasing these
solutions, the EVIDC encourages manufacturers and infrastructure
providers to adopt advanced technologies and improve
solutions.
- Foster international collaboration: The EVIDC is a
platform for collaboration among industry leaders, researchers, and
policymakers from around the world.
"This expansion solidifies our commitment to sustainability
while helping us understand how EV charging can best fit into
existing power systems," explains Henry Brown, CEO of Miller
Electric Company.
The EV Innovation Design Center is a state-of-the-art
public-facing facility serving as a living laboratory and training
center for EV charging technologies. Through comprehensive testing,
evaluation, and data analysis, the EVIDC is driving the development
of a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable EV charging
network.
For more information about the EVIDC project, please visit:
https://MillerEV.com.
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