{"id":30570,"date":"2021-11-12T11:35:44","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T10:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppc.d-f.cc\/blog\/unit-e2-electric-mobility-smart-connectivity\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:49:32","slug":"unit-e2-electric-mobility-smart-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppc.d-f.cc\/en\/blog\/unit-e2-electric-mobility-smart-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"unIT-e\u00b2: Smart Connectivity for Electric Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Mannheim, November 12, 2021: Twenty-nine project partners from the automotive and energy sectors, IT, charging infrastructure, and academia are setting up field trials for connected e-mobility in four real-world laboratories across Germany. The FfE in Munich is leading the three-year research project. The focus is on integrating electric mobility in a way that benefits the market and the grid through interoperable, smart charging concepts and their demonstration in large-scale field tests. Leading companies in the automotive industry, such as BMW, Mercedes, Ford, and Volkswagen, as well as major grid operators like Bayernwerk, EWE, and Tennet, are participating in the project. They are joined by other partners from industry\u2014including Consolinno, Kostal, and PPC\u2014and from the research sector. The BMWi is providing over 30 million euros in funding for the project, which launched on August 1. <\/strong><\/p>

The research project \u201cunIT-e\u00b2 \u2013 Real-World Laboratory for Connected E-Mobility\u201d is investigating how electric mobility can be optimally integrated into the power grid through four field trials. To tackle this complex topic from all angles simultaneously, 29 partners from the automotive and energy sectors, IT, charging infrastructure, and academia are participating in the collaborative project. The focus is on the user-friendly, large-scale implementation of bidirectional charging concepts. The three-year project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The project is developing holistic solutions to further accelerate the growth of electric mobility. A budget of over 60 million euros is available for conducting field trials in the urban areas of Munich and D\u00fcsseldorf, as well as rural field trials in Eastern Bavaria, Lower Saxony, and Northern Hesse. <\/p>

Charging Solutions for Satisfied Customers<\/strong><\/p>

For automakers, customer-oriented charging concepts\u2014such as bidirectional and smart charging\u2014are a top priority. A key focus is on further developing the ISO 15118 standard to meet the demands for mobility and convenience. The goal is to ensure the integration of electric mobility\u2014both at home and in public and systemic contexts. To this end, necessary components are being further developed and use cases are being tested. The insights gained regarding technical implementation and customer experiences will influence the product design of the project partners. <\/p>

Adaptation of the Existing Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>

Grid operators and energy suppliers are focusing on the smart integration of electric mobility and other flexibility options into the energy system. To this end, the existing infrastructure is to be supplemented with hardware and software components. Communication between electric vehicles and the power grid will take place via smart meter gateways. In addition, new mechanisms and control processes are being developed and tested. The IT processes and components are being developed and implemented by participating companies to enable interoperable communication between stakeholders and components. A key aspect here is the development of intelligent charging and energy management algorithms. <\/p>

The entire context is taken into account <\/strong><\/p>

The role of science in unIT-e\u00b2 is to develop methods for the preparation, monitoring, and synthesis of field trials. Furthermore, the tested use cases are modeled to determine systemic, environmental, and economic impacts. Based on this data, models and algorithms can then be further developed, enabling realistic conclusions to be drawn in the future. The scientific partners in the consortium are also responsible for addressing legal and regulatory issues, investigating user behavior, and analyzing decision-making processes from the perspective of the stakeholders. <\/p>

The FfE in Munich is leading the consortium and thus managing the project. \u201cWe are very pleased that the FfE has the opportunity to serve as a transformation partner and liaison between the various industries in unIT-e\u00b2,\u201d said Dr.-Ing. Christoph Pellinger, Managing Director of the FfE.<\/p>

4 clusters for the demonstration\u20142 conceptual subprojects for the network and research<\/strong><\/p>

At the heart of the project are four Germany-wide field trials\u2014known as \u201cclusters\u201d\u2014in which partners develop use cases and demonstrate them in practice. Each cluster includes an automaker as well as partners from the energy sector and the IT industry. As part of a subproject, partners from the energy sector are developing solutions for integrating electric vehicles into the energy system. Universities and research institutes are providing scientific support for the project. <\/p>

Harmon-E Cluster <\/strong><\/p>

The Harmon-E cluster is developing and demonstrating the entire process, from the energy market to the flexible charging and discharging of electric vehicles. To achieve this goal, the following partners have joined forces: EWE Go GmbH, EWE Netz GmbH, FfE, Fraunhofer SIT, Kostal Industrie Elektrik GmbH, Mercedes-Benz AG, Power Plus Communications AG, The Mobility House GmbH, the University of Passau, and Viessmann Climate Solutions SE. The goal: harmonious interaction of the entire system, consisting of a virtual power plant, vehicles, charging infrastructure, iMSys, and a home energy management system or fleet management system. The focus is on the process chain for the energy-market-oriented and CO2-optimized charging and discharging of electric vehicles while taking grid restrictions into account. To achieve conflict-free and scalable control of electric vehicles, various implementation options\u2014regardless of technology\u2014are being investigated, prioritized, and tested for customer suitability through laboratory and field trials. Within the Harmon-E cluster, a pilot implementation of ISO 15118-20 is being carried out to investigate bidirectional charging use cases. Compliance with the highest IT security requirements for bidirectional charging also ensures a resilient overall system. <\/p>

Heav-E Cluster <\/strong><\/p>

The Heav-E cluster is conducting a large-scale field test in the North Hesse region to investigate the impact on the grid of high penetration of private and commercial electric vehicles and their charging processes. The project partners involved are EAM Netz GmbH, FfE, Flavia IT-Management GmbH, Power Plus Communications AG, Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH, RWTH Aachen University, the University of Kassel, and Volkswagen AG. The focus is on aligning and exchanging perspectives and objectives between the energy and automotive sectors to achieve a holistically optimized integration of the mobility and energy transitions. Within this framework, various incentive systems and their impact on the charging behavior of electric vehicle users and the resulting utilization of the distribution grid infrastructure will be examined. Furthermore, various energy sector data (smart meter gateways, station measurements, etc.) and vehicle and charging infrastructure data will be consolidated. The goal is to ensure secure control of the charging infrastructure based on appropriate protocols (e.g., Open Charge Point Protocol and EEBUS), while taking into account the amendment to Section 14a of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG). <\/p>

Cit-E-Life Cluster <\/strong><\/p>

The Cit-E-Life urban cluster has two locations: Munich and D\u00fcsseldorf. Here, the partners\u2014Consolinno Energy GmbH, EEBUS Initiative e.V., Ford Werke GmbH, Power Plus Communications AG, Schneider Electric, Stadtwerke D\u00fcsseldorf, and Stadtwerke M\u00fcnchen GmbH\u2014are working to ensure the efficient and safe integration of electric mobility in complex urban environments. The project aims to investigate the digital, interoperable exchange of information\u2014from a grid-side coordination platform through smart metering systems and energy management systems to the charging infrastructure\u2014in order to significantly enhance the benefits of electric mobility in an urban setting. The entire process chain\u2014from the grid, through building automation, to e-mobility\u2014will be mapped and analyzed. <\/p>

sun-E Cluster <\/strong><\/p>

sun-E\u2014in partnership with Bayernwerk Netz GmbH, the BMW Group, Consolinno Energy GmbH, Kostal Industrie Elektrik GmbH, Power Plus Communications AG, and the University of Passau\u2014is established as a southern German cluster within unIT-e\u00b2 and derives its name from the interplay between solar power generation and electric mobility. The activities within the sun-E cluster expand upon the solutions already developed as part of the collaborative research project \u201cBidirectional Charging Management \u2013 BDL,\u201d which was launched in May 2019: The focus is on the synergies of grid- and market-friendly charging strategies within a grid environment heavily influenced by PV. In the context of energy services, the aim is to determine to what extent electric vehicle users can benefit from various charging strategies when charging at home, at work, or while shopping. In the real-world laboratory, the goal is to achieve comprehensive standardization, which in turn promises greater convenience and cost savings for customers. <\/p>

These field trials are closely linked to the two conceptual subprojects (SP) focusing on the themes of \u201cNetwork\u201d and \u201cResearch.\u201d These subprojects address questions regarding fundamental processes and framework conditions that are relevant to all clusters. <\/p>

TP Grid<\/strong><\/p>

As part of the Grid subproject, Bayernwerk Netz GmbH, Consolinno Energy GmbH, EAM Netz GmbH, EWE Netz GmbH, FfE, Flavia IT-Management GmbH, Power Plus Communications AG, Stadtwerke M\u00fcnchen GmbH, TenneT TSO GmbH, and Viessmann, key cross-sectoral foundations are being established for the hardware and software components used in the real-world tests, as well as for the control and regulation strategies. Key areas of focus for integrating decentralized, small-scale flexibility into the power grid include the development of the metering system, the interfaces between the respective stakeholders, the process for providing system services, algorithms for the systematic determination of flexibility potential, and the further development of grid-supporting coordination mechanisms in accordance with Section 14a of the German Energy Act (EnWG). Due to the high degree of interoperability, the activities carried out in this subproject are closely interlinked. This allows for the derivation of fundamental recommendations for policymakers and standards-setting bodies. <\/p>

TP Research<\/strong><\/p>

The research subproject provides the four real-world laboratories with a solid scientific foundation. It covers the entire spectrum of project-relevant topics\u2014from methodology development, data collection, and energy system modeling, through the examination of legal and regulatory issues, to studies of user behavior and grid-market interactions\u2014is analyzed by a broadly based, interdisciplinary scientific team. The scientific findings will be synthesized with practical insights from the scientific monitoring of the clusters and the TP Grids subproject in order to formulate relevant courses of action from a research perspective. <\/p>

The unIT-e\u00b2 project brings together all partners involved in the mobility transition and creates a cross-sector platform for exchange and research at the intersection of the automotive and research sectors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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