Press Release

Varta Storage GmbH and Solare Datensysteme GmbH strengthen their strategic cooperation

After successfully developing the intelligent charging time shift function, both companies are intensifying their cooperation.
Becky Beetz

The goal is to make PV power even more appealing.

Regarding increased cooperation, Dr. Frank Schlichting, CEO of Solare Datensysteme GmbH, says, “We look forward to continuing our working relationship with Varta Storage GmbH to ensure that PV power is used where it is generated. The two components of energy storage and energy management have to be optimally matched to each other. The professional cooperation of Varta and SDS is based on the common goal of ‘a successful transition to clean energy’. This is our motivation and a significant factor in our success.”

Gordon Clements, General Manager of Varta Storage, a subsidiary of Varta AG have a similar view: “For us, it is important that energy storage is optimally integrated into the entire PV system. We all benefit from the resulting added value, increased productivity, greater flexibility and improved usability – not just the environment.”

Intelligent Management of Energy Storage

Both companies have already made numerous improvements to the interaction of power production, storage, and consumption. The intelligent charging time shift function is one of the latest developments. This function determines the most effective time to charge the energy storage.

The weather forecast data and consumption analysis are factored in to determine the most effective charging time. The Solar-Log energy management system then uses these calculations for the charging times. The goal is to ensure that no PV energy goes unused and that the energy storage is completely charged by the end of the day.