What is load balancing in Smart EV chargers? 

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Also known as load curtailment or dynamic load management - most smart chargers can adjust the level of current used by your charger in order to keep your installation load within safe limits and avoid blowing the supplier's main fuse and getting you into trouble! This is useful when multiple items are used at the same time in your property such as a power shower and other power-thirsty applications.

 

 This monitoring and adjustment is achieved by a current transformer clamped around the main Live cable feeding the property.

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Using this technology enables you to monitor your house load through an app or even to use more than one charger at your property at the same time, it also allows you to set limits for charge rate 

 

The goal of load balancing is to prevent overloading the electrical grid and optimise the charging process.

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In commercial settings in a scenario where multiple EVs are charging at the same time, load balancing ensures that the available electrical capacity is evenly and intelligently distributed among the charging stations. It prevents one charging station from drawing too much power and causing an overload while others receive insufficient power.

 

Key points about EV load balancing:

 

1. Even Distribution: Load balancing ensures that the power is evenly shared among multiple charging stations to prevent any one station from consuming more than its fair share.

 

2. Dynamic Adjustment: Load balancing systems can dynamically adjust the charging rate of each EV station based on real-time electricity demand, grid conditions, and available capacity.

 

3. Smart Charging Technology: Load balancing often involves the use of smart charging technology, which allows charging stations to communicate with each other and with the grid to optimise the charging process.

 

4. Grid Stability: By managing the charging load, load balancing helps maintain grid stability, reduces the risk of power outages, and avoids expensive upgrades to the electrical infrastructure.

 

Overall, EV load balancing is an essential element in ensuring efficient and reliable EV charging while supporting the integration of electric vehicles into the existing electrical grid.