What is MET3R?
MET3R is a cutting-edge solution designed to transform how electric vehicles (EVs) interact with the power grid. At its core, MET3R offers a suite of smart tools—ZenCharge, ZenSite, and ZenGrid—that work together to optimize EV charging, balance energy loads, and provide grid operators with real-time insights. Imagine turning your EV into a grid resource, where charging is not just about plugging in but about smartly syncing with your schedule, local energy availability, and even the carbon footprint of the electricity you use. That’s exactly what MET3R does, leveraging AI-powered algorithms to make charging greener, cheaper, and more efficient for both individuals and businesses.
Main Benefits of MET3R
MET3R brings a bunch of advantages to the table, making EV charging smarter and more sustainable:
- Ensures client satisfaction by guaranteeing fully charged batteries and on-time departures for both individual drivers and fleet managers.
- Reduces infrastructure costs by deferring expensive grid upgrades and lowering the installation expenses of charging stations.
- Minimizes environmental impact by prioritizing renewable energy sources and optimizing based on the carbon intensity of the grid’s electricity.
- Prevents grid overload by smoothing out energy demand, shifting charging to off-peak hours, and never exceeding grid limits.
- Enables monetization of EV fleet battery capacity by trading charging flexibility to third parties, opening up new revenue streams through ancillary services markets.
Exploring ZenCharge: Smarter EV Charging
ZenCharge is the heart of MET3R’s individual and business charging solutions. It monitors mobility preferences and uses AI to craft personalized charging schedules that balance cost, convenience, and environmental impact. Whether it’s taking into account a driver’s daily routine, local grid constraints, or the availability of green energy, ZenCharge ensures that charging is not just about plugging in but about smart, sustainable energy use. It’s like having a personal energy assistant that knows when and how to charge your EV in the greenest, cheapest way possible.
Balancing Energy with ZenSite
ZenSite steps in when multiple EVs are charging simultaneously. It’s all about balance—balancing charge sessions, boosting self-consumption of locally generated energy, and integrating storage solutions. This means that at busy charging sites, energy use is optimized to avoid overloads and maximize the use of renewable energy. ZenSite helps make sure that everyone gets the power they need without stressing the grid or wasting clean energy.
Real-Time Grid Management with ZenGrid
For grid operators, ZenGrid provides crucial situational awareness and control over distributed energy resources (DERs). It reacts to live grid events, helping operators manage assets like EV chargers, solar panels, and storage units in real time. This dynamic management supports grid stability and efficiency, making it easier to integrate more renewable energy and EVs without compromising reliability.
MET3R’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by optimizing the use of renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through smart grid technologies and innovative charging solutions.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by supporting cleaner urban transport and reducing emissions.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by promoting efficient energy use and reducing waste.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by lowering greenhouse gas emissions through smarter EV charging and grid management.
Partners and Collaboration
MET3R’s success is backed by strong partnerships with key players in the energy and technology sectors. Collaborators include Budapest City Council, MVM Group, Verbund, Powerhub, TUKE, Obuda University, EON, ZSE, ALTEO, and the Hungarian Battery Association. These partnerships help ensure that MET3R’s solutions are well-integrated, scalable, and aligned with the latest industry standards and research.
