RIF RESEARCH IN ENTERPRISES / EMS4PVBEV

EMS4PVBEV

Advanced AI-driven Energy Management System for Photovoltaic-powered and Battery-integrated Electric Vehicle charging stations

EMS4PVBEV project logo.
Budget
€276,508
Funding
€199,840
Duration
18 months July 2024 – Dec 2025
Call
Research and Innovation Foundation RESEARCH IN ENTERPRISES 2023 ENTERPRISES/ENERGY/1123/0011
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Overview

EMS4PVBEV is an industry-driven research and innovation project that aims to develop a next-generation energy management solution for electric vehicle charging stations powered by solar photovoltaics (PV) and integrated battery storage systems. By combining renewable energy sources, energy storage, and artificial intelligence, the project supports the transition towards cleaner transportation, smarter energy use, and a more sustainable mobility ecosystem in Cyprus.

EMS4PVBEV photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Objectives

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01

Innovative Charging Infrastructure

Deploy a photovoltaic-powered, battery-integrated EV charging infrastructure enhanced with advanced grid-edge controls.

02

Smart Energy Management

Develop an advanced AI-driven energy management framework for photovoltaic-powered and battery-integrated EV charging stations.

03

Real-World Demonstration

Validate and demonstrate an AI-driven energy management solution for EV charging stations in an operational environment.

04

Intelligent Forecasting

Create forecasting algorithms and interoperable systems to optimise EV charging demand and solar energy generation.

05

Business Competitiveness

Enhance the competitiveness of Cypriot enterprises in the fields of energy storage and energy management systems (EMS).

06

Market Integration

Assess market conditions and deployment opportunities to ensure seamless integration and maximise the benefits of the solution.

07

Collaboration Ecosystem

Create a collaborative ecosystem that brings together businesses, researchers, and stakeholders across the energy sector.

08

Knowledge Transfer

Promote the exchange of expertise, innovation, and best practices within Cyprus' energy storage and EMS ecosystem.

EMS4PVBEV team inspecting electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

What We Do

CPT is the coordinator of the EMS4PVBEV project, leading the development and real-world demonstration of innovative solutions for renewable energy-powered electric mobility.

CPT Group (CPT, NPT and LPT) contributes its expertise in public transport operations, electromobility, and innovation to support the deployment of a solar-powered EV charging station integrated with battery storage and an AI-driven energy management system. We provide the charging infrastructure, electric buses, operational data, and demonstration environment required to test and validate the project's solutions under actual operating conditions. We also contribute to the optimisation of charging operations, the evaluation of future energy needs, and the development of innovative business models that promote the wider adoption of sustainable and cost-effective electric mobility solutions in Cyprus.

Project Highlights

Renewable-Powered Charging

Integrates solar generation, battery storage and fast EV charging into one coordinated energy system.

AI-Driven Energy Management

Uses real-time monitoring, forecasting, predictive charging and decision optimisation to manage energy flows efficiently.

Sustainable Energy Use

Maximising on-site renewable energy self-consumption while reducing grid dependence and CO₂ emissions.

Living Lab for Future Innovation

Supports further research into energy optimisation, smart-grid interaction and scalable renewable-energy integration.

Consortium Partners

Acknowledgement

NextGenerationEU
Republic of Cyprus
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The EMS4PVBEV project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility of the NextGenerationEU instrument through the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (ENTERPRISES/ENERGY/1123/0011).

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