Three-year contract awarded for charging station load management and network support services
Lynkwell, a leading energy infrastructure provider, has been selected by the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging station load management and network support services for their extensive existing infrastructure and future expansion.
SCPPA is a Joint Powers Authority, created in 1980, for the purpose of providing joint planning, financing, construction, and operation of transmission and generation projects. Comprised of eleven municipal utilities and one irrigation district, SCPPA’s Members serve more than five million Californians (two million customers) across a service area of 9,000 square miles. SCPPA’s Members supply 16% of California’s power, including over 800 public and private use charging stations. SCPPA member utilities’ need for reliable, scalable, and manageable infrastructure and load management technology grows alongside energy diversification and the expansion of EV usage.
SCPPA issued a request for proposal that included a three‑year contract for load management and support services to manage, monitor, and optimize charging infrastructure. As a selected vendor, Lynkwell will provide SCPPA and its participating utility members access to its ViaLynk™ network for the following services:
- ViaLynk™ Software Subscription – Access to Lynkwell’s platform for charging station monitoring and management
- Network Integration Services – Onboarding process for moving utilities’ existing and future Level 2 and DC Fast Charging stations onto the ViaLynk™ network
- Custom Feature Development – Customized solutions to meet individual member needs, including analytics, reporting, and branding
- Reporting – LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) reporting to support compliance with California regulations
Lynkwell’s high-performance CSMS (charging station management system) platform supports its ViaLynk™ network (and more than ten other white labeled networks) as the trusted solution for leading utilities, municipalities, businesses, and network migrations because of its unique feature set:
- All U.S.-based Team –Lynkwell’s entire company, including its software engineering and support teams, are based in the United States, providing SCPPA’s charging hosts and drivers with 24/7 assistance.
- Open Protocol – OCPP 2.0.1 certification through the Open Charge Alliance, supporting functionality such as hardware compatibility, ISO15118 Plug and Charge readiness, enhanced security, and broader transaction capabilities.
- Roaming Partners – Integrations with global roaming networks Hubject and ChargeHub maximize the number of vehicles that can charge at Lynkwell stations.
- Functionality – Lynkwell’s platform allows site hosts to tailor their charging experience and energy usage with unique features such as Driver Discount Groups, Dynamic Local Load Management, Private Charging, Session Limits, Plug and Charge, and more.
- Lynkwell Upgrade™ – Combining Lynkwell’s CSMS, flagship XLynk™ charger and Universal Pedestal, and comprehensive coverage into a single offering designed to easily replace low-performance chargers.
“California is building charging infrastructure for the future,” shared Will DeRuve, vice president of North American sales at Lynkwell. “Software offered by many other providers is not compatible beyond their own product catalog, meaning their customers are limited in the hardware they can use and are tied to that software regardless of its performance. This is crippling for use cases like utilities and municipalities who need the option of working with different providers. Lynkwell continues to see extensive growth with organizations like SCPPA since our platform provides world-class functionality and the flexibility to evolve as charging evolves.”
Lynkwell provides comprehensive charging to leading organizations such as Green Mountain Power, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Vermont Electric Power Company. See lynkwell.com for more information.
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