The Importance of OCPP and BRIGHTBLU’s Commitment to Innovation: Insights from Saket Anandakrishnan, at the OCA event in Bengaluru
The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) has become a key enabler in the electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, driving standardization and flexibility. At a recent event hosted by the Open Charge Alliance (OCA) in Bengaluru, Saket Anandakrishnan , Co-Founder and Head of Software at BRIGHTBLU, spoke about the critical role OCPP plays in the industry and how BRIGHTBLU is leveraging it to deliver value-driven solutions for EV infrastructure.
What OCPP Offers:
OCPP is an open communication protocol that bridges the gap between EV charging stations and central management systems. By promoting standardization, it ensures seamless interoperability between various manufacturers and network operators, facilitating a more integrated EV charging ecosystem. This vendor-independent approach empowers operators to incorporate chargers from different manufacturers without being restricted to a proprietary system. The ability to monitor, control, and configure stations remotely further enhances the operational efficiency of large charging networks.
Moreover, OCPP facilitates real-time data exchange, delivering critical insights such as station status, energy consumption, and user authentication. This allows operators to better manage infrastructure while enhancing the overall user experience for EV drivers. As the EV market continues to evolve, the scalability and future-proofing aspects of OCPP will be crucial in expanding global charging networks and adapting to technological advancements.
Why OCPP LITE?:
BRIGHTBLU has taken a leadership role in addressing the growing complexities of deploying EV chargers. Saket, who is also one of the initiators of the OCPP?LITE?protocol, mentioned the company’s commitment through enabling and highlighting the importance of a Light version of OCPP to OCA.
He explained that while standard OCPP provides exhaustive capabilities, it also increases system complexity, which in turn raises hardware costs. “Not all charging locations or stations are equal,” said Saket. Charge point operators (CPOs) need a solution that allows for rapid deployment with minimal configuration.
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At BRIGHTBLU, the goal is to offer a cost-optimized solution while maintaining flexibility and functionality. OCPP Lite is designed to streamline operations, reduce deployment costs, and meet the specific needs of CPOs without compromising on essential features. This initiative positions BRIGHTBLU as an innovator and market leader in the EV charging space, dedicated to providing scalable, efficient solutions for the growing demand in sustainable transport infrastructure.
BRIGHTBLU’s vision is clear: to make EV charging not only accessible but also economically feasible and operationally efficient for businesses worldwide. With OCPP Lite, the company is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
All BRIGHTBLU JOLT Business chargers, with a power output range of 3.3-22kW, are fully OCPP compliant and can work on any OCPP compliant online charger management system (CMS).
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