Integrating your photovoltaic (PV) system into reev EMS allows for more efficient use of your self‑generated solar power. Surplus energy is specifically used for charging electric vehicles (EVs). This increases your energy efficiency, reduces electricity costs, promotes sustainability, and enhances the overall performance of your energy infrastructure.
Benefits of using a PV system
Maximize solar energy usage
Increase self‑consumption by using generated PV power to charge your vehicles instead of feeding it into the grid at low tariffs.Reduce energy costs
Prioritize the use of free solar energy to sustainably lower your electricity expenses.Smart charging
Charge using available PV surplus or schedule charging sessions based on expected solar generation.Promote sustainability
Utilize clean energy sources, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support the transition to renewable energy.
Two ways to make the most of your solar energy
With reev EMS activated, you can integrate your PV system into your charging management in two different ways:
Local PV Integration – real‑time use of locally available PV power with dynamic load management.
PV‑optimized Charging – forward‑looking charging planning based on solar generation and energy demand forecasts.
Recommendations and use cases
Local PV Integration is recommended for sites with an existing metering setup (power meter + Teltonika Router) and stable PV production. Ideal if you want to control solar power directly on‑site.
PV‑optimized Charging offers a faster start without additional hardware. It enables intelligent scheduling of charging sessions, uses solar power more cost‑efficiently, and ensures that charging demand is always met – even with fluctuating generation or multiple charging points.
Both options increase your self‑consumption ratio, reduce energy costs, and support the sustainable operation of your charging infrastructure.
Comparison of both options:
Criterion | Local PV Integration | PV‑optimized Charging |
Functional principle | Real‑time control based on measured PV generation at the site. | Cloud‑based, predictive planning based on PV and consumption forecasts. |
Type of control | Reactive – uses current PV surplus directly. | Proactive – plans charging intelligently in advance. |
Hardware | Power meter + Router required. | No on‑site hardware required. |
Setup & effort | Requires local infrastructure setup. | Quick, digital activation via reev Platform. |
Charging time planning | No predictive scheduling. | Smart scheduling for maximum PV utilization. |
Cost efficiency | Saves costs when PV surplus is available. | Optimizes charging times and minimizes grid usage for higher savings. |
Charging demand | Charging only when PV surplus is available. | Charging demand always covered – on time and in full. |
Ideal for | Sites with stable, measurable solar generation. | Fast implementation for flexible or multi‑station sites. |