Eneliver Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akimasa Nakajima; hereinafter "Eneliver") will support the development and operation of the EV charging app "Decarbo. Charge" for EV users, provided by Eiwa Densetsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; President: Tomoaki Murakami; hereinafter "Eiwa Densetsu").

Background of Service Provision Eiwa Densetsu has been engaged in the installation and construction of energy-saving equipment such as solar power generation, V2H, and EcoCute for many years, based in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. As the wave of EV adoption reaches regional areas, the company decided to operate charging infrastructure as a service provider itself. This decision stems from a sense of challenge to "move beyond a one-time relationship that ends with installation and connect continuously with EV owners" and a sense of mission that "regional EV adoption will not progress unless charging infrastructure is developed." Through this development support, Eiwa Densetsu can build its own branded EV charging app in a short period and at a low cost, based on our EV charging cloud platform "Eneliver Cloud," which is compatible with the international communication standard OCPP. Furthermore, by participating in the Eneliver network, users will have access to charging spots nationwide from the very first day of service.

The Goal of Decarbo. Charge In promoting EV charging infrastructure, Eiwa Densetsu focuses on three markets: commercial facilities, residential complexes, and workplaces. While the need for charger installation is increasing in these facilities along with EV adoption, there are many cases where they hesitate to introduce chargers due to high installation costs, complex construction work, and the lack of a post-installation operation and management system. In commercial facilities, while the demand for EV charging services for customers is rising, the time and effort required to monitor charger operation status and manage usage fees serve as barriers to adoption. In residential complexes, there is no means to prevent use by non-residents, and the risk of trouble for the management association is a factor causing hesitation. At workplaces, although companies want to support EV charging for company cars and employees, management challenges such as tracking who charged how much and restricting use by non-employees hinder the first step toward adoption. To address the challenges faced by these facilities, Decarbo. Charge provides a one-stop support system from installation to daily operation management by offering chargers and the app as a set. Flexible operation according to the size and purpose of the facility is possible.

Key Features of Decarbo. Charge - QR Code Charging Start charging simply by scanning the QR code displayed on the charger. Charging status can be checked in real-time, and notifications are sent when charging is complete. - Nationwide Map Search Search EV charging spots nationwide, including the entire Eneliver network, via a list or map display. Supports filtering by output and authentication method, as well as bookmarking. - Charging History Check the history of charging volume and fees at any time within the app. Grasp daily power consumption through data. - Member Lock Function Restricts charging by anyone other than specific app users at chargers in residential complexes and workplaces. Members can be easily registered just by scanning a QR code.

Partner Network Strategy and System Overview We are promoting the construction of a "decentralized EV charging platform" where multiple operators can mutually use the entire charging network while deploying their own branded EV charging services. Eneliver Network Image Each partner can access charging spots nationwide managed by Eneliver Cloud while maintaining its own brand. "Decarbo. Charge" users can use the entire Eneliver network (approx. 290 facilities, 1,400 ports), and users of the Eneliver app or other partner apps can also use Decarbo. Charge spots. The more partners with locally rooted construction capabilities and customer bases participate, the more charging spots will increase, enhancing the convenience of the entire network. Through the expansion of this model, we aim for a world where "you can charge at any charger nationwide, no matter which app you use."

Future Outlook We will continue to expand partnerships with regional construction and sales companies, including Eiwa Densetsu, and contribute to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure by providing comprehensive support tailored to the needs of each partner, from the provision, development, and operation of charging systems to installation, maintenance, and subsidy support.

Reference: About Eiwa Densetsu Co., Ltd. Established: September 1998 Location: 1-3-4 Myojin-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture Representative: President and CEO Tomoaki Murakami URL: https://eiwa-e.co.jp/ Business: Solar power generation

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Partnership
  • Products / services: Decarbo. Charge / Eneliver Cloud