Dave Roberts

Business leader, power engineer, innovator. Love driving progress & developing people. Dedicated to decarbonisation. All views are my own.

[EA Technology @eatechnology]

We’re committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner, electric transport. Find out more about how we’re working with @SPEnergyNetwork @SmrtrGridSols & @PTVGroup on the Charge project to support public #EV charging infrastructure roll-out. #WorldEVDay2020

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

Fab to hear that @Northpowergrid and @eatechnology won the "Game Changer" award for AutoDesign at today's @network_mag #NetworkAwards2020. Such a cool product!

Northern Powergrid launches new tool to 'revolutionise' EV charger connections | Current News https://t.co/UrieQ4XBaB

[OpenLV @Open_LV]

Case Study: @equiwattuk – Data from the OpenLV trial has been used to simulate network & DSR events. translated into signals that send actionable responses to connected domestic loads, including #EV charging & smart household appliances.
Read more at ➡️https://t.co/R35vjn80su

[EA Technology @eatechnology]

The new report by @EnergySysCat 'Innovating to Net Zero' has been released.

Our VisNet® Hub is a radical approach to providing LV network visibility, inviting innovation and paving the way for active network management https://t.co/5P6VECAN7d.

#energytransition #netzero

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

We are delighted to be behind this project. The software output will revolutionise network planning and connections requests. Essential for the #NetZero targets and powering #ElectricVehicles @Northpowergrid @ofgem @OLEVgovuk @beisgovuk @EnergySysCat

[EA Technology @eatechnology]

AutoDesign is built on our knowledge and experience. We've taken @Northpowergrid's data and
• Presented it on maps that can be viewed on any modern browser
• Undertaken complex load assessment to indicate connection possibilities
• Accurately calculated cost of new connections

[Energy Networks Association (ENA) @energynetworks]

We're excited to announce the Securing a Green Future campaign which will raise awareness of the role energy network companies play in tackling the climate emergency. Visit the site for info https://t.co/sC3LDcQil4 and follow updates at @GreenFutureUK and https://t.co/fM53uyK2Zy

[EA Technology @eatechnology]

We are up and running for our first day at the LCNI Conference in Glasgow. You can visit us on stand E05 today and tomorrow (30th-31st October).

#LCNI19

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

@Gill_Nowell @B_McBeardface @cleevelyev @ecarstrading @FullyChargedDan @raimonick @EVNewsDaily @GoUltraLow @EVclicks @KateFantom @WiebeWkkr @JordeeGee About 3 months back in 2013. Had media training for #myelectricavenue and had a hack point out that I can’t run an EV project whilst driving a Subaru (it was diesel)🤣🤣😂. I’ve not looked back - we are now on our third EV 😀

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

@eatlpb Wow. Is that electric paul??

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

@ElectricNation_ project dissemination event concluded that power networks will cope with EVs, but investment in strengthening some networks, smart charging and time of use tariffs all needed. @eatechnology @wpduk @energynetworks See our write up here https://t.co/q0kCbFzqyr

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

This is a positive step forward - let’s crack on with the least regrets decisions

[Ron Loveland @welshronald]

Fascinating joint BEIS/Ofgem letter to the ENA on the desired future for smarter GB grid networks ⁦@EnergySysCat⁩ ⁦@wpduk⁩ ⁦⁦@SPEnergyNetwork⁩ ⁦@ofgem⁩ https://t.co/dmMZTVgw5v

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

However the National Infrastructure Commission believe the infrastructure should be in place by 2030...

That’s 16GW of new connections for public charging by our reckoning - hence kicking off the Charge project with @SPEnergyNetwork @eatechnology

https://t.co/8bNGtj6jun

[Marcus Stewart @Tiberius42]

@Gill_Nowell @FullyChargedDan @aeastlake @ng_eso 30m cars are not going to connected to the grid any time soon. #fes2019 is 12m by 2030. So grid capacity concerns will be dealt with. As we have previously stated EVs are complimentary to renewables and should be encouraged as they help decarb transport & power.

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

And here’s the punchline.. EV charging with a combination of domestic smart charging, a customer App, *AND* a time of use tariff has been proven to massively reduce the impact on the grid (and benefit the customers) 😀👍🚘@ElectricNation_ @eatechnology @wpduk

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

Exciting results of impact of ToU tariffs for EV charging and the grid @ElectricNation_ @eatechnology @wpduk @DriveElectricUK @Estherd1986

[Electric Nation @ElectricNation_]

Lessons learnt? A smart charger HAS to consumer ready and “work out the box” Broadband internet reliability was a issue in some cases. There needs to be improved mobile #data connections.
#Smartcharged

https://t.co/9LmvCNNWWA
@eatechnology @wpduk @DriveElectricUK @OLEVgovuk

[Electric Nation @ElectricNation_]

Where do people charge their #EV
✅ 87% at home
✅ 13% away from home

#Smartcharged

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

A full house at the @ElectricNation_ dissemination event from the worlds largest EV project @eatechnology @wpduk @DriveElectricUK

[Electric Nation @ElectricNation_]

During the evening peak period, on average, what % of the #EV population are charging their #ElectricVehicle ⚡️🔋❓
Answer will be revealed during the #SmartCharged dissemination event tomorrow!
@eatechnology @wpduk @DriveElectricUK @OLEVgovuk @energynetworks @markrmthompson

[Dave Roberts @eatlDAR]

Thanks @Gill_Nowell. With over 130,000 charging events, @ElectricNation_ has to be the most significant EV / network related project currently happening anywhere in the world @wpduk @eatechnology @DriveElectricUK