3 Electricity utilities sign contracts to connect EV apps across networks

Bangkok, August 18-3, the electric utility signed a contract to connect EV apps across the network. Including moving forward the project Sharing of Energy information and Technology (Big Data) and the integration of cooperation in the power system infrastructure together.

Mr. Chayawut Chandra, chairman of the MEA or Metropolitan Electricity Authority, revealed that today a meeting was held between the three committees of the Electricity Authority, with Mr. Danucha Phichayanan, director of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and General Somsak Rungsi. Ta, Director of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), together with the committees and executives of 3 utilities, to follow up on the progress of the working group in integrating cooperation in power system infrastructure. and Sharing of Energy information and Technology (Big Data) project. At the same time, a contract signing ceremony was held to provide cross-network electric vehicle charging (EV Roaming) platform between MEA, PEA and EGAT. There were 3 parties. that the signing ceremony was held at the Wattanaviphas Building Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Head Office, Khlong Toei

In terms of signing a contract to provide cross-network electric vehicle charging (EV Roaming) platform, this time is considered an extension of the development of application network connectivity. Supports use across service providers for convenience and coverage at a higher level. by past cooperation Able to integrate information displaying the location of all existing charging stations. It is considered a project that helps promote the electric vehicle ecosystem (EV Ecosystem), making Thailand one of the leading countries that will be a model for other countries in developing connectivity for electric vehicle users and investors. Confidence in promoting the use of EV cars allows people to conveniently access charging points. conforms to international standards

In the future, there is a joint plan to develop a cross-network payment system between the applications of all 3 parties, namely MEA, PEA and EGAT, and is likely to expand to other private and public networks. in Thailand to be able to link data and use all over and has also set standards and procedures for implementation Ready to prepare a manual so that other network operators can follow smoothly. This will benefit electric vehicle users and EV service providers in Thailand in the future.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency