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Ohme, the UK’s fastest-growing dynamic EV home charging company, has helped EV drivers earn rewards by participating in the CrowdFlex energy trial. The trial, led by the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain and funded by Ofgem, encouraged drivers to plug in their EVs more frequently, benefiting both the grid and participants.
Key Highlights:
- CrowdFlex trial ran from May to July, allowing participants to earn rewards for plugging in their EVs.
- 80% more EVs were plugged in during the day, and 50% more overnight.
- Data from the trial will help balance the electricity grid in the future.
- Ohme plans to run a similar winter trial from September to April.
- The trial was supported by Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund in partnership with Innovate UK.
During the trial, Ohme customers were asked to plug in their electric vehicles whenever they were parked at home. By doing so, they earned rewards while keeping their pre-set charging schedules intact. This led to 80% more daytime plug-ins and 50% more overnight, significantly increasing grid services during off-peak times. The data collected will contribute to understanding how EV drivers can support grid balancing.
David Watson, CEO of Ohme, said, “Ohme’s summer trial results with CrowdFlex were encouraging and we saw a very positive response rate from our customers… All they had to do was park up, plug in and let Ohme take care of the rest.”
With the trial’s success, Ohme will expand the program with a winter trial, allowing more drivers to participate and be rewarded for shifting their energy use. CrowdFlex, funded by Ofgem and delivered by a consortium of partners, aims to enhance grid reliability while helping consumers reduce costs and contribute to energy decarbonization.
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