ABB, a global provider of electrification and automation, is setting new standards for smart charging and energy optimization with its innovative OPTIMAX Cloud solution. Leveraging CrateDB, a real-time analytics database, ABB’s platform delivers unmatched efficiency and sustainability to smart charging networks worldwide.
Cloud is ABB’s flagship Industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT) solution for optimizing energy systems, particularly in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, managing charging infrastructure with precision and scalability is critical. OPTIMAX Cloud enables operators to minimize costs, balance energy loads, and integrate renewable energy sources — all while maintaining grid stability.
At the heart of OPTIMAX Cloud lies CrateDB, a high-performance database that manages and analyzes large volumes of structured and unstructured data in real time. CrateDB’s ability to handle time-series data, geospatial analytics, and predictive modeling is key to ABB’s success in delivering:
- Real-time insights: Operators can monitor energy consumption and charging station performance instantly, ensuring optimal functionality and uptime.
- Scalability: CrateDB scales seamlessly as data volumes grow, making it ideal for ABB’s expanding global smart charging network.
- Flexibility and cost-efficiency: By unifying data from diverse sources, CrateDB simplifies the complexities of managing distributed systems, reducing costs and operational burdens.
By optimizing EV charging networks, ABB is enabling a cleaner, greener future, supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy.
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