CASE STUDY: Enabling V2X energy exchange with PoC for Flux
Client Overview
Flux is an emerging energy tech company focused on building a more sustainable and resilient power grid. By leveraging cutting-edge Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) software, Flux empowers both consumers and grid operators with real-time energy insights and control. To validate its approach and fuel early conversations with partners, customers, and investors, Flux partnered with Codibly to develop a rapid proof-of-concept.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
V2X and VPP Innovation: How Flux Validated Bidirectional EV Energy Exchange with Codibly
Flux, an energy tech startup, partnered with Codibly to build a proof-of-concept (PoC) showcasing its V2X and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology. The scalable platform enabled real-time EV charging/discharging control, energy usage tracking, and automated billing.
Built with a modern tech stack (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka), the PoC validated Flux’s vision, proved the technical feasibility of bidirectional energy exchange, and supported early engagement with partners, customers, and investors.
CHALLENGES
Key Obstacles to V2X and VPP software
Demonstrate technical feasibility
of Flux’s Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution and validate its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) strategy.
Build a platform
capable of controlling EV charging and discharging in collaboration with major automotive OEMs
Enable real-time tracking
of energy usage and generate actionable insights for both users and grid operators.
Deliver a scalable, secure PoC
ready to support conversations with partners, customers, and investors.
SOLUTION
Core Features of the V2X Proof-of-Concept Platform
Codibly delivered a microservice-based PoC that enabled real-time energy tracking, V2X control, and billing automation. The platform was designed to be flexible and future-proof, integrating with Flux’s cloud infrastructure.
Key features delivered:
- V2X integration: Connected with major EV OEMs to control bidirectional energy flow (charging/discharging).
- Energy usage & billing: Tracked consumption per time interval and generated automated monthly invoices.
- Discharge monitoring: Measured duration and volume of vehicle-to-home energy transfers.
- Charging habit analytics: Categorized sessions into off-peak, mid-peak, and peak for cost optimization.
- User profiles: Stored key user data including vehicle info and utility provider.
- Utility configuration: Allowed dynamic rate settings for precise billing.
TECHNOLOGIES & FRAMEWORKS
Technology stack:
We leveraged a modern architecture to ensure reliable communication, grid stability, and seamless expansions.
Platform Architecture
- Frontend: React, TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
Data foundations:
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Data streaming: Apache Kafka
Visualising data
- Visualization: Chart.js, Mapbox
Authentication
- Authentication: OAuth 2.0, JWT
RESULTS & FINAL OUTCOMES
Flux’s V2X Vision Proven: PoC Sparks Next-Phase Growth
The PoC successfully validated Flux’s V2X concept and accelerated stakeholder engagement. It demonstrated the technical viability of bidirectional energy exchange, improved transparency in energy usage, and laid the groundwork for future product development and scaling.
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