BluWave-ai Introduces Clean Charge Challenge for EV Users

BluWave-ai has announced the Clean Charge Challenge for January 2025, aiming to reward electric vehicle (EV) drivers who use cleaner energy sources and charge their vehicles at times beneficial to the electricity grid. Participants can win from a prize pool of CAD 5,000, with the challenge open to residents of Ontario and Prince Edward Island.

The contest corresponds with the broader launch of BluWave-ai's app, which helps manage EV charging by integrating real-time grid data and predictions. This initiative supports grid operators by coordinating the charging loads, addressing challenges of grid strain due to electrification.

The platform also enables utilities to utilize private EVs for grid balancing. Drivers can participate in energy markets, providing demand response services, and earn rewards. BluWave-ai's method leverages the coordination of EV pools, offering grid benefits without requiring wide adoption of vehicle-to-grid technologies.