BlueBird Power Reaches 2,000 Smart Solar Charging Points

The Dutch start-up BlueBird Power has reached a significant milestone with 2,000 smart solar charging points under its own management.

These charging stations enable households to charge their electric vehicles directly using self-generated solar energy. The continued growth of the network reflects the company’s ambition to work with energy suppliers and partners to make smarter use of locally generated renewable energy while reducing pressure on the electricity grid.

How 2,000 smart solar charging points use solar energy

The charging stations from BlueBird Power store solar energy directly in an electric vehicle’s battery without first feeding it back into the electricity grid.

This reduces reliance on grid electricity while increasing the direct use of locally generated renewable energy. The first users of the system have demonstrated how effective this approach can be, with vehicles being charged using up to 99% solar energy on sunny days.

Thanks to dynamic phase switching, the charging capacity automatically adjusts to the amount of solar energy available. This allows charging to continue when solar production fluctuates. It ensures that as much locally generated electricity as possible is used while helping to reduce peak demand on the electricity grid.

The BlueSky Tethered Home Charger and BlueSky Socket Home Charger both support solar-optimised charging.

Driving cleanly with solar energy

Bart Holthuizen, Director and Head of Product at BlueBird Power, explains:

“Many charging stations and electric vehicles require a minimum charging power of 4.2 kW for three-phase charging. Solar panels often generate less than this, meaning grid electricity is normally used. Our chargers overcome this limitation through smart phase switching, minimising the CO₂ emissions associated with grid electricity.”

The chargers are also designed for straightforward installation and can automatically support off-peak charging when combined with a dynamic electricity tariff.

Developed and assembled in the Netherlands, the chargers form part of the company’s ambition to work with energy suppliers and partners. The goal is to use locally generated energy more intelligently and contribute to a more stable and sustainable energy system.

Homeowners can monitor solar production, household energy use and charging sessions through the BlueBird Power app.

About BlueBird Power

BlueBird Power was founded with the ambition of accelerating the energy transition through an advanced and complete home charging solution.

From installation and hardware to embedded software, cloud services and mobile applications, every component has been designed with reliability, security and ease of use in mind.

The charging ecosystem is developed and manufactured in the Netherlands. It combines robust hardware, intelligent software and connected energy management.

In addition to smart EV charging, the platform helps homeowners manage household energy more efficiently. It intelligently connects solar generation, household electricity consumption and vehicle charging within one integrated energy-management system.

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