Review of blockchain technology in smart grids ecosystems
Three years ago, Trialog studied the applicability of blockchain technology in smart grids through a Trilab demonstrator. This focussed on the use of blockchain to track the charging sessions of electric vehicles, and process [...]
A Digital Twin Demonstration for EV Charging Stations Within The TriLab
While digital twins constitute an integral facet of an emerging technological landscape whose potential continues to grow, they largely elude recognition within the general public. Even amid the most adept technology enthusiasts, digital twins [...]
Electrifying Momentum: OCPP 2.0.1 and the Unfolding E-Mobility Evolution
Since its release in April 2020, OCPP 2.0.1 has gained significant attention as the latest version of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) maintained by the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). OCPP is the protocol [...]
Advancing Towards Wisdom: A Vision and Need for Interoperability
A simplified approach to advancing grid technology involves design with built-in compatibility to ensure seamless communication. However, building different complex systems (e.g., intelligent transport systems, smart grid systems, smart city systems) and interfaces that [...]
IoT Robotics-based Semantic Interoperability Applied to Smart Healthcare and Emotional Well-Being
This article is part of the Trialog blog series on IoT and Interoperability, begun in September 2020 with the first article focusing on ‘IoT Systems and Interoperability’. Trialog is conducting projects in the ‘Social [...]
Implementing smart grids in African contexts
Introduction With a high potential for renewable energy production, an economy in expansion and areas disconnected from the electricity grid, Africa has some of the best opportunities to experiment with smart grid technologies. The [...]