2015
In the Netherlands, it is estimated that there will be over 1 million electric vehicles on the roadways by 2025 which will consume as much electricity as 1.5 million households.
While the increased demand for electric cars and solar panels will help solve environmental problems it will create new problems with our aging electrical infrastructure. The Dutch electrical grid alone has over 300,000 kilometers of cables which under enormous stress as it’s deals with more sources and fluctuations of energy supply. Utility companies currently lack the tools necessary to cope with unpredictable rates of energy consumption.
Solution
Charge anytime – anywhere. Smooth Grid is a revolutionary new plug-n-go system that allows you to take your energy everywhere. With the app and Smooth Grid Plug you can find the best rates and locations to power-up. The fees are billed directly to your personal utility account.
Runner-up Apps or Energy Hackathon
With the Smooth Grid App and Smooth Grid Plug customers of the participating utility companies can top off anytime - anywhere. The Smooth Plug is essentially a portable electric meter allows subscribers to load their eCars, eBikes, Tools, laptops, tablets, phones or even use heaters, hairdryers, kettles, irons without harming the grid or incurring and extra costs to the people or places you visit.
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