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ClipperCreek Lists Silver Spring Networks Direct-to-Grid Communications Enabled Charging Station with ETL
Jan 27, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) --
ClipperCreek announced the ETL listing of its Silver Spring Networks' Direct-to-Grid communications technology.
The product pairs the grid-connected industry standard CS-40 electric vehicle charging station with Silver Spring UtilityIQ back-office software, the Company noted. This product allows utilities to measure EV charging consumption and ensure grid reliability by managing the load during peak demand times.
"ClipperCreek has long advocated the synergy between the Smart Grid and EV Charging," said Dave Packard, ClipperCreek President. "Taking advantage of existing Smart Grid communications infrastructure allows utilities to fully maximize this increase in business while minimizing the impact on the grid."
This introduction adds to ClipperCreek's array of products for the EV industry. The capability allows utilities world wide to deploy two-way load-control connectivity to electric vehicle charging stations, leveraging the networking infrastructure they've already invested in.
"The smart grid industry is changing at a rapid pace. Manufacturers want to meet standards in order to access markets, while introducing compliant, robust, competitive products - and the electric vehicle charging station is a key component within the grid network," said Tim Hubbard, Intertek Regional Vice President. "Intertek is committed to building industry confidence in smart grid technology, while - in particular - playing a critical leadership role in EV charging station testing and certification as it evolves."
ClipperCreek, a provider of electric vehicle charge stations, products are approved for use for all plug-in vehicles, including The Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Ford Transit Connect and Ford Focus Electric, Tesla Roadster, Mitsubishi i, Smart fortwo electric and Wheego.
Silver Spring Networks provides a networking platform and solutions that enable utilities to transform the power grid infrastructure into the smart grid, helping utilities to achieve operational efficiencies, reduce carbon emissions and help their customers with new ways to monitor and manage their energy consumption. Silver Spring has numerous deployments with utilities around the world, including Baltimore Gas & Electric, CitiPower & Powercor, Florida Power & Light, Jemena Electricity Networks Limited, Pacific Gas & Electric, Pepco Holdings, Inc., and United Energy Distribution, among others.
Silver Spring Networks:
silverspringnet.com
Intertek:
intertek.com/marks/etl
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