Leading EV charging provider to implement
DER software to support grid resilience while generating recurring
revenue for workplace clients
Voltus, Inc., the leading distributed energy resource (DER)
software platform, announced it has partnered with SemaConnect, a
leader and pioneer in electric vehicle charging services, to offer
cash generating opportunities to SemaConnect's workplace charging
clients across U.S. and Canadian wholesale power markets.
"Integrating with Voltus is part of our strategic growth
strategy allowing our stations to connect to wholesale power
markets," said Mahi Reddy, CEO and Founder at SemaConnect. "As more
workplaces plug into the EV grid, smart features such as grid
optimization and access to cash generating market opportunities are
essential to support the growth of EVs. Our integration with Voltus
will drive grid reliability and open new avenues for our clients to
recoup investments in EV charging infrastructure.”
“We are empowering SemaConnect’s workplace customers to earn
cash while supporting grid resilience by connecting EV charging
stations to operating reserves markets, beginning with the PJM
Interconnection and followed by the remaining U.S. and Canadian
markets,” said Gregg Dixon, CEO of Voltus. “As more companies
welcome their employees back to the office, we believe workplace EV
charging demand will grow, increasing customers’ earning
potential.”
With over 15,000 stations throughout North America, SemaConnect
is a leader in EV charging with a goal of making electrification of
transport possible in this decade by developing and deploying
smart, innovative, and cost-effective EV charging solutions
worldwide.
The Voltus software platform connects DERs to electricity
markets, maximizing the availability of these resources to grid
operators. Comprised of all DER asset types, from the smallest DERs
(e.g. smart thermostats and other residential resources) to the
largest DERs (e.g. manufacturing facilities, data centers, big box
retail), Voltus is the only DER software platform participating in
all nine U.S. and Canadian wholesale power markets.
About Voltus
Voltus is the leading software platform connecting distributed
energy resources to electricity markets, delivering less expensive,
more reliable, and more sustainable electricity. Our commercial and
industrial customers and DER partners generate cash by allowing
Voltus to maximize the value of their flexible load, distributed
generation, energy storage, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle
resources in these markets. To learn more, visit www.voltus.co.
On December 1, 2021, Voltus announced its entry into a business
combination agreement with Broadscale Acquisition Corp.
(“Broadscale”) (Nasdaq: SCLE), a special purpose acquisition
company (SPAC), that is expected to result in Voltus becoming a
publicly listed company. The transaction is currently expected to
close in the second quarter of 2022 and requires the approval of
Broadscale’s stockholders, the registration statement being
declared effective by the SEC, and other customary closing
conditions.
About SemaConnect
SemaConnect is a leading provider and pioneer of electric
vehicle charging infrastructure solutions to the North American
commercial, residential and fleet market. A complete EV support
partner, SemaConnect is making transportation electrification
possible in this decade through innovative, elegantly designed
charging stations, a robust and open network platform, and an
unparalleled charging experience for drivers and station owners.
Since our founding in 2008, SemaConnect has installed thousands of
smart charging stations at top companies like CBRE, JLL, Hines,
Greystar, Nike, Electrify America, and SP Plus. SemaConnect remains
the preferred charging solutions partner to municipal, parking,
multifamily, hotel, office, retail and commercial fleet customers
across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit
https://semaconnect.com/.
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