Webcast preview: How to optimize a dc fast-charging infrastructure

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing, necessitating a robust charging infrastructure. Direct current (dc) fast charging plays a pivotal role in enabling convenient and rapid charging for EVs. But the current landscape of 50,000 dc fast chargers nationwide — and growing demand — has created infrastructure and service challenges for electrical engineers. How can these be managed to create a reliable and strong nationwide charging network?

This dc fast charging, coupled with energy storage solutions, is pivotal for a sustainable EV ecosystem. As we expand infrastructure, balancing efficiency, scalability and environmental impact remains critical. This webcast will explore the significance of dc fast charging, its associated infrastructure, impacts on utilities and the role of energy storage in mitigating those impacts.

Instructors for the May 23 Control Engineering webcast, “How to Optimize DC Fast-Charging Infrastructure,” expect to cover the following topics:

• Understand the basics of dc fast charging.

• Explore the infrastructure challenges of approximately 50,000 dc fast chargers (and growing) nationwide.

• Learn about energy efficiency certifications and standards for EV charging.

• Explore how battery energy storage systems enhance flexibility for DC fast-charging stations.

The webcast is archived for a year. Instructors for the course, for one RCEP professional development hour for those listening live, will be:

• Joe Cappeta, Director of Technical Applications – Energy Transition, Eaton

The notes for the webcast say that the electrical industry’s role is expanding to become the central switchboard to power the future as we move to a net-zero carbon energy system. Dc fast-charging sites require a comprehensive infrastructure solution to enable sustainable, resilient and cost-effective performance.

To hear more about how to optimize a dc fast-charging infrastructure, register now for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer webcast.

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