Volue and the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association (Norsk elbilforening) have announced a partnership aimed at rewarding electric vehicle (EV) owners who charge their vehicles at optimal times.

The initiative is available to members living in areas covered by Norgesnett and offers discounts for charging in a grid friendly way.

Many Norwegian homeowners have upgraded their homes with solar panels. When these are installed they not only generate electricity for individual households but also contribute excess power to the grid. However, when surplus energy is produced during low-demand periods, it can create grid operational violations.

Volue has developed a cutting-edge solution to ensure that surplus energy does not go to waste. When excess electricity is generated, nearby consumers can receive discounts on their electricity bills and network fees if they use the surplus energy to charge their EVs. Additionally, grid friendly charging reduces energy consumption during peak demand hours, easing the load on the power grid.

This announcement follows the successful launch of eNabo last year through Volue’s partnership with Norgesnett, Norway’s first service allowing customers to be rewarded for using electricity in ways that support local grid efficiency. The collaboration is part of the Spark by Volue initiative, a growing network of partners committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

With this latest initiative, Volue and the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association continue to drive forward innovative solutions that make energy consumption more efficient, sustainable, and rewarding for consumers.

Kjetil Storset, Head of Spark by Volue, emphasises the importance of this project: “Through grid friendly charging of EVs, we are transforming home EV charging from a grid capacity challenge into part of the solution. Together with the Norwegian EV Association, we are making it easier for EV drivers to charge smart, saving money while supporting a more stable power grid.”