I'm trying to 'future proof' my EVSE choice (as JoeS put it), so I'm trying to find out more information on the capabilities of EVSEs with regard to the ability to schedule charges and tie into 'Smart Grid' and Home Automation interfaces. Mitsubishi is no stranger to Smart Grid efforts.
Please reply to this very preliminary list with your input and I'll keep updating this OP.
A full smart grid capable EVSE might ideally include;
My initial cursory findings show (Unit : Schedule : SmartGrid : HomeAutomation)
iMiEV Remote: Schedule Charging : N/A : N/A
AeroEnvironment: N/A :AMI : N/A
Siemens: N/A : AMI : N/A :
GE: N/A : (smart grid standard?) : N/A
ClipperCreek: N/A : (AMI?) : N/A
Leviton: N/A : (smart grid standard? FAQ) : N/A
JuiceBox: (potentially) : N/A : (potentially)
Please reply to this very preliminary list with your input and I'll keep updating this OP.
A full smart grid capable EVSE might ideally include;
- Bi-directional communications between EVSE and energy service providers
- Revenue-grade metering
- Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)/Ethernet/power line communications (PLC)/Wi-Fi/cellular/ZigBee interface capable
- Interface capable with in-home displays and home energy management systems
- Utility communication messaging (pricing/demand response/forecasting signals, etc.)
- Controls (direct load control at fixed percents of EV load reduction, remote disconnect)
- Smart Grid protocols
- SAE J2847 "Communication between Plug-in Vehicles and the Utility Grid"
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- ...
- Home Automation protocols
- Zigbee
- Z-Wave
- ...
My initial cursory findings show (Unit : Schedule : SmartGrid : HomeAutomation)
iMiEV Remote: Schedule Charging : N/A : N/A
AeroEnvironment: N/A :AMI : N/A
Siemens: N/A : AMI : N/A :
GE: N/A : (smart grid standard?) : N/A
ClipperCreek: N/A : (AMI?) : N/A
Leviton: N/A : (smart grid standard? FAQ) : N/A
JuiceBox: (potentially) : N/A : (potentially)