Discover real-time monitoring of charging stations: Continuous status control, load balancing and OCPP protocols that optimize electricity consumption. Get 99% uptime with ChargeNode at 60,000+ points. Reduce costs and secure operations.
Real-time monitoring of charging stations involves continuous status control, load balancing and OCPP protocol to optimize electricity consumption. ChargeNode provides 99% uptime of over 60,000 points and handles data from 4 million sessions. Benefits include reduced network charges, proactive maintenance and scalable operation. Choose a scalable system for safe, cost-effective electric car charging in Västra Götaland.
Installing charging boxes today is about far more than just screwing up hardware to the wall. As the number of electric cars in Sweden continues to increase, there are increasing demands on smart steering and reliability. For property owners and condominium associations, real-time monitoring is no longer a luxury -- it's a necessity to keep costs down and secure the grid.
Without active surveillance, you are basically going blind. You don't know if the fuses are close to going, if a charger has lost its connection, or who is actually charging. Real-time monitoring acts as the brain of the system. It ensures that the technology works properly, that the energy is distributed fairly and that you avoid expensive surprises on the electricity bill. Here we go over what it actually means in practice.
Simply explained, real-time monitoring is the digital pulse of your charging system. This means that the system continuously reads the status of each charging point and at the same time keeps track of the total power output of the property. So it's not just a matter of seeing if a charger is “green” or “red” in an app.
The key is the interaction between the hardware and the software. When a car is plugged in, the charging box communicates directly with a central cloud service. The system analyzes how much power is available in the property at the moment and assigns a specific power to the car.
“Our system monitors the total electricity consumption of the property in real time and automatically optimizes the charging between all connected electric cars. “- Smart charging
The technology behind the scenes relies on the charging boxes constantly “talking” to a central system. It usually takes place via 4G or fiber connection, which allows information to flow without delay. This allows the operator to remotely control charging, restart suspended devices, and update software without requiring a technician to leave.
Here are three basic features:
In order for different charging boxes and systems to understand each other, standardized languages are used, of which OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is by far the most common. It acts as the interpreter between the charging box and the control system. Through this protocol, commands for start, stop and power adjustments are sent at lightning speed. Without a robust protocol, smart charging would be impossible, as the system would not be able to respond to changes in the power grid fast enough.
The amount of data handled is huge and provides valuable insights. The system logs everything from voltage levels and current strength to the exact time of switching on and off. Data from over 4 million charging sessions is used to develop services and identify issues (ChargeNode - 2026).
Through a web portal or app, you get an overview of the entire facility.
“In ChargeNode's comprehensive portal, property owners get total control over statistics, pricing, administration and support - around the clock, year round. “- Our Platform
For those of you who own the facility, real-time monitoring means security and control. You avoid manual overloading in case of errors and can automate payments. But the biggest gain is often financial. By monitoring consumption, the system can hijack expensive power peaks, which directly lowers network charges.
For the user, it's all about simplicity. They want to know that the charger is working when they get home and be able to follow their charge in the mobile. If something goes wrong, customer service can often solve the problem remotely while the user remains in the car. More than 200,000 electric drivers use The ChargeNode App to manage and monitor charging.
Getting a monitoring system in place is step one, but using it right is step two. To get the maximum value, you should think long term. It's not just about solving today's needs, but having a structure that will last when more people get an electric car in two or three years.
An important rule is to automate as much as possible. Let the system run load balancing and the bug reporting. If the board has to sit and manually approve charges or count on consumption, you have chosen the wrong solution.
When choosing a system, look at the size and experience of the provider. A small system might work for two chargers, but what happens when you have twenty? You need a platform that can handle large amounts of data without being slow. Security is also critical; the system must protect user data and be resistant to intrusion. ChargeNode has over 60,000 charging points in operation in the Nordic countries, proving the scalability of the system.
The smartest way to use monitoring is through dynamic load balancing coupled to Departure time. Instead of all cars fully charging instantly when plugged in (creating huge power peaks), the system spreads the charge out overnight.
Surveillance is also about acting before something breaks. By analyzing error codes, the system can warn if a component begins to behave strangely.
Here is a simple maintenance checklist:
Perhaps the most common mistake is installing outdated charging boxes that lack connectivity, believing that this will save money. This makes it impossible to charge guests or monitor consumption, which often becomes more expensive in the long run.
Another error is underestimating the importance of support agreements. Technology messes up sometimes. Having no one monitoring the system around the clock means the board or property manager has to act technical support on evenings and weekends. Many people also forget to configure alarm limits correctly, which leads to either drowning in irrelevant notifications or missing critical errors.
We at ChargeNode have built our entire business around smart software and reliability. Our solution is based on a centralized system architecture where the intelligence sits in a common control cabinet rather than in each individual charging post. This makes the system more robust and easier to monitor.
Owning the entire chain — from hardware to software — ensures reliability that few others can match. ChargeNode achieves an uptime of over 99% through centralized system architecture and real-time monitoring.
The Stockholm region is at the forefront of electrification, and demands for smart infrastructure are increasing rapidly. We see a clear trend towards more integrated systems where charging, photovoltaic cells and building automation work together.
For those of us who are founded here, it is natural to lead the development. The charging of the future is not about faster power, but about smarter power.
“ChargeNode was founded in 2018 based in Gothenburg and offers smart charging systems for large-scale electric vehicle charging. “- Power Circle about ChargeNode
Real-time monitoring is the difference between a charging location that only delivers power and one that delivers value. By having full control over data, load balancing and operational status, you can reduce costs and increase security for all users.
Whether you are a small condominium association or a large real estate company, choosing a smart monitoring system is an investment in the future. The technology is here, and with the right partner, it's easy to use. It's about making charging worry-free -- just as it should be.
How much can real-time monitoring reduce electricity bills in Gothenburg?
Real-time monitoring with dynamic load balancing reduces power peaks by up to 40%, which reduces network charges for BRFs in Gothenburg. For example, Brf Masthugget saved thousands of SEK annually through ChargeNode's optimization of 550 charging points.
What are the legal requirements for monitoring charging stations in Sweden?
According to the Swedish Electricity Safety Agency, charging facilities must be checked annually to comply with the Electric Safety Act, with a focus on ground fault protection and overload. Real-time monitoring documents data automatically for the Swedish Electricity Safety Authority's inspections in the Stockholm region.
What happens in case of network failure in the monitoring system?
In 4G or fiber outages, charging boxes fall back on local load balancing to avoid congestion, with automatic reconnection within minutes. ChargeNode guarantees 99% uptime through redundant monitoring.
How does real-time monitoring protect against unauthorized charging?
The system requires RFID tags or app authentication per session, logs all users and tracks consumption for billing.
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