According to a recent analysis, by 2030, 15% of all vehicles on U.S. roads (44 million cars) will be electric. By 2050, electric loads from transportation could account for more than a quarter of electricity demand.  

Utilities must account for and manage these new loads, especially as renewable generation increases the variability of the power supply. However, often utilities have little visibility into when and where electric vehicles (EVs) are charging. Without addressing this blind spot, EV charging could create serious challenges to grid management in an already constrained environment.  

Recurve’s Electric Vehicle Detector solution gives utilities the visibility to turn a potential EV charging liability into an asset that facilitates clean energy adoption and helps stabilize the grid. Using deep learning techniques, Recurve’s Electric Vehicle Detector identifies EV charging locations, giving utilities the information they need to engage EV owners in programs and rate schedules that encourage optimal charging patterns. In tests to date, the Electric Vehicle Detector has been able to identify the presence of electric vehicles in the residential sector with over 85% accuracy. 

Benefits and Impact

• Plan with confidence - Recurve’s EV Detector solution provides utilities with reliable data for decision-making. 
• Enable Load Shifting and Balancing - Manage intermittent renewable generation with smart EV charging by understanding the timing and location of EV loads. 
• Engage Customers - Knowing when, where, and how EVs are being charged helps utilities engage with customers to incentivize charging during optimal conditions, reducing costs and benefiting the grid. 
• Reduction in GHGs - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by facilitating EV charging when energy is clean, cheap, and abundant. 

Product Highlights 

Using Smart Meters - Recurve’s Electric Vehicle Detector solution utilizes smart meter data to locate EV charging points on the grid 

Advanced Machine Learning - Advanced machine learning algorithms and neural networks generate models with high accuracy in identifying EV charging

Recurve’s EV Detector solution offers utilities a powerful tool to manage the growing presence of electric vehicles on their grids. With accurate identification of EV charging patterns, utilities can optimize grid operations, integrate renewables efficiently, engage customers, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ultimately paving the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective energy future.