Summary
Smartville installed a 250kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integrated with EV charging and a microgrid at the University of Alabama’s Alabama Power & Mobility Center. This system supports energy resilience, efficient charging infrastructure, and sustainable power management.
Client Background
The Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center is a world-class research, development, and workforce hub for advanced electric vehicle and power technologies. The AMP Center fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and government to advance sustainable mobility and energy solutions.
Challenge
Creating a reliable, sustainable power ecosystem that integrates large-scale EV charging, energy storage, and microgrid functionality to support cutting-edge research and demonstrate future-proof power infrastructure.
Solution
Smartville deployed a 250kWh 2nd life battery storage system combined with EV charging stations and microgrid controls. This integrated solution enables grid independence, providing a testbed for innovative energy and mobility technologies.
Results
- Enhanced energy resilience and microgrid autonomy
- Supported robust and sustainable EV charging infrastructure
- Provided flexible energy management enabling research and demonstration of next-generation power systems
- Facilitated workforce development through hands-on technology deployment
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