We’re excited to announce that AGL Energy, one of Australia’s largest energy companies with a 185-year legacy serving 4.6 million customers, selected AMPECO as its EV charging platform provider. This partnership has enabled AGL to pioneer groundbreaking kerbside charging solutions that address critical barriers to EV adoption across Australia.
A Strategic Vision for Comprehensive Electrification
AGL’s approach to electric vehicle charging represents a paradigm shift in the industry. Unlike traditional charging operators focused primarily on charging revenue, AGL views EV charging as a strategic tool to accelerate transport electrification, treating every new EV driver as a high-value customer for their broader energy services ecosystem.
As part of Australia’s energy transition, AGL is targeting 12 gigawatts of new renewable generation by 2035. Operating through their Electrification and Innovation Team, AGL has positioned itself as a comprehensive energy provider, expanding into solar, battery solutions, and now pioneering urban kerbside EV charging.
Rapid Deployment to Market Leadership in Kerbside Charging
The collaboration between AGL and AMPECO addressed a critical barrier to EV adoption – the challenge faced by approximately 30% of Australians who lack access to dedicated parking for home charging. AGL’s innovative Kerbside charging program targets high-density residential areas where residents live in apartments or lack off-street parking.
This ambitious rollout required moving from zero sites to over 150 charging stations in just six months, meeting strict government funding requirements including 99% uptime standards and comprehensive data sharing for grid capacity planning.
“We went from zero sites to 150+ sites in a 6-month span, thanks to AMPECO’s platform infrastructure and team support. We’ve basically taken Sydney from barely having any AC chargers for people who live in apartments to now a significant number of residential streets in inner Sydney having an AGL EV charger.”
Shiv Nandwani, eMobility Product Owner at AGL Energy
Innovation in Grid Management and Customer Experience
AMPECO’s platform enabled AGL to implement a unique approach to energy management, maintaining consistent customer pricing while dynamically managing grid demand through real-time throughput control rather than traditional peak/off-peak tariff structures.
“Instead of raising prices for our customers via peak and off-peak tariffs, our preference would be to try to keep that price as consistent as possible. AMPECO supports us with live management of the fleet output, and that supports grid stability, sustainability, but also margin.”
Shiv Nandwani, eMobility Product Owner at AGL Energy
The platform’s key capabilities include advanced API integration with AGL’s enterprise systems, dynamic load management based on wholesale energy market conditions, and a white-label mobile application that provides a seamless customer experience integrated with AGL’s broader energy services.
Building an Integrated Energy Ecosystem
Looking ahead, AGL envisions a comprehensive energy ecosystem where EV charging seamlessly integrates with residential energy plans, solar installations, battery storage, and virtual power plant solutions. AMPECO’s open API architecture supports this vision without requiring extensive custom development.
As an established enterprise with complex systems, AGL required robust security protocols and enterprise-grade integration capabilities. AMPECO’s platform met these requirements while providing the scalability needed for rapid network expansion and integration with multiple hardware partners.
A Partnership Driving up Australia’s Electrification Future
This collaboration represents more than a technology partnership – it’s a strategic alliance driving innovation in Australia’s EV charging landscape. The successful deployment has established AGL as a market leader in urban charging innovation, creating new models that fundamentally transform accessibility for apartment dwellers.
The network consistently achieves high uptime standards, meeting government-mandated 99% requirements while supporting AGL’s mission of accelerating Australia’s transition to renewable energy. This approach positions AGL to pioneer vehicle-to-grid technology and energy flexibility services that benefit both customers and grid stability.
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