Save not only on charging your EV with our “Smart Charging” feature – become part of our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) named NeoGrid and get paid for charging!NeoGrid is already live, and with your EV, you can start earning while charging today! Activate NeoGrid in our Ostrom app.
EV charging has evolved from simple charging to smart charging. Now we are reaching the next evolutionary stage. With our Virtual Power Plant NeoGrid, you can not only save money, but also earn money while charging.
Connect your EV to your charger and charge with your regular energy tariff.
Reduce the charging costs of your EV by up to 70% by charging only during the most favorable times*.
Earn extra money with our Virtual Power Plant NeoGrid, all without lifting a finger!
A Virtual Power Plant connects many decentralized devices (EVs, batteries, heat pumps, etc.) to form a power plant.By optimizing the purchase and sale of electricity, the Virtual Power Plant provides the electricity grid with flexibility and thus generates additional income - which we will pay out to all participants.
To participate in our Virtual Power Plant NeoGrid, you must fulfill the following requirements. You will need:
A smart meter records your energy consumption by the hour and transmits it to us. For you, this means: never read the meter again! NeoGrid can currently also be used without a smart meter.
Want a smart meter? Order yours today directly with Ostrom:
Learn MoreWith our electricity tariffs, you benefit from 100% green electricity at cost price - monthly cancellable & completely digital.
Currently, only connected EVs of the brands Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Skoda and Tesla are able to join our Virtual Power Plant. But we will continuously add new brands. Stay up to date and sign up for our waiting list.
If not already done, Log into the Ostrom App with just a few clicks, connect your vehicle, and access all the smart features our app offers.
Navigate to your EV section of the app. This is where you can monitor your charging sessions and adjust all relevant charging settings.
By enabling NeoGrid, you optimize your EVs charging for the best time windows. Select your home location and set your desired target charge level.
Your setup is complete! NeoGrid ensures your EV isn’t just charged but you’re also helping the environment AND you earn money while doing so.
We are developing our Virtual Power Plant in close collaboration with our customers. Ulrich is one of the many pilot customers who are helping us to develop and test our Virtual Power Plant. Here's what he has to say:
“After the initial challenges were dealt with quickly, everything worked really well. The support from Ostrom was excellent, my feedback was taken on board immediately and I always felt well supported in all matters. I really enjoyed being actively involved in the development of the Virtual Power Plant and being part of an innovative solution for the energy transition.”
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