Decision Flow for Smart Charging Optimization
This guide will help you determine whether to implement Phase Optimization, Building Optimization, or both for your smart charging setup.
Phase Optimization
- Your site has three-phase power supply
- You have multiple EV chargers connected to different phases
- You want to prevent phase imbalance issues
- You need to maximize charging capacity across all phases
Building Optimization
- Your site has a main power connection with limited capacity
- You want to prevent overloading the building's electrical system
- You need to manage total power consumption across all charging stations
- You have other significant power consumers in the building
Decision Flow Steps
- First, assess your power supply setup:
- Is it three-phase power?
- What is the total capacity of your main connection?
- Evaluate your charging infrastructure:
- Number of charging stations
- Distribution across phases
- Maximum charging capacity needed
- Consider your site's power constraints:
- Building's total power capacity
- Other major power consumers
- Peak usage patterns
Recommendations
When to choose Phase Optimization Only
Select this option if: - You have three-phase power - Phase balancing is your primary concern - Building power capacity is not a limiting factor - You want to maximize charging efficiency across phases
When to choose Building Optimization Only
Select this option if: - You have single-phase power - Total power consumption is your main concern - You need to prevent building circuit overload - You want to manage multiple charging stations within building limits
When to implement Both Optimizations
Implement both solutions when: - You have three-phase power AND building power constraints - You need comprehensive power management - You want to maximize efficiency while preventing overload - You have a complex charging infrastructure with multiple stations