InnoCharge

InnoCharge GmbH, founded in 2023 and based in Karlsruhe, is an innovative high-tech start-up specializing in the development of software solutions for optimized charging of electric vehicles and the integration of renewable energy sources.

InnoCharge offers a comprehensive B2B software solution that enables energy providers to offer affordable and green electricity. The core features include:

• 360° Flex Optimization: This solution seamlessly integrates flexible small systems such as charging stations, electric cars, heat pumps, and battery storage into electricity markets and grid operations. This allows for the optimal use of dynamic electricity prices and grid fees to avoid costly peak loads and to make electricity consumption economical and sustainable[3].

• Smart Charging: InnoCharge develops innovative charging optimizations that make the operation of charging points more economical by pushing local PV electricity into electric vehicles, utilizing dynamic electricity prices, and avoiding costly peak loads[4].

The mission of InnoCharge is to utilize flexibility in electricity consumption to enable an economical, sustainable, and secure energy supply. The company is committed to intelligent energy networks with the long-term goal of largely CO2-free energy generation and mobility. InnoCharge is a member of the Smart Grids Platform Baden-Württemberg e.V. and the energy network fokus.energie e.V., which underscores its commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions[2].

InnoCharge is closely integrated into various sustainable projects and initiatives:

• Smart East Karlsruhe: InnoCharge is part of the research project Smart East, which transforms the commercial district in the eastern city of Karlsruhe into a smart, energy-optimized, and climate-friendly neighborhood. Innovative business models have been developed here, PV systems built, and a charging infrastructure established to market the PV electricity economically[4].

• Reduction of CO2 Emissions: By optimizing electricity consumption and integrating renewable energy sources, InnoCharge has contributed to reducing CO2 emissions in the neighborhood by 270 tons per year[1].

• EU Project "WeForming": InnoCharge is also involved in the EU project "WeForming," which aims to further develop and expand Smart East over the next three years, focusing on battery storage, bidirectional charging of electric vehicles, and dynamic electricity tariffs[4].

InnoCharge works closely with various partners and networks, including:

• Badische Energie Servicegesellschaft (BES): Together with BES, new business models have been developed and launched to optimally market the electricity generated by PV systems[1].

• fokus.energie e.V.: As a member of this network, InnoCharge supports innovative ideas, companies, and projects in the energy sector and promotes the development of sustainable technologies[2][5].

Through these partnerships and initiatives, InnoCharge positions itself as a pioneer in the digitized energy world and actively contributes to the implementation of the energy transition.

• 1 - https://pudi.lubw.de/detailseite/-/publication/10618-Smart_East.pdf
• 2 - https://www.innocharge.de/kontakt/
• 3 - https://www.innocharge.de
• 4 - https://smart-east-ka.de
• 5 - https://www.fokusenergie.net/de/fokusenergie-news/8209/erfolgreiches-energie-netzwerk-mit-grosser-reichweite/