Intelligent energy management for network operators
Most operators hit a ceiling — not from lack of demand, but from electrical constraints. Monta’s energy management removes that ceiling: more chargers, same fuse, lower cost per session.
Trusted by 1000+ operators around the world
Run every energy capability on one infrastructure
Load Management
Distribute power across all chargers within your site’s fuse limit — automatically. Add more chargers without upgrading your electrical connection or risking a trip.
Smart Charging
Schedule sessions based on day-ahead energy prices, carbon intensity, or renewable availability. Optimize for cost savings, low emissions, or renewable share.
Charge Intents
Set a target charge level and departure time per session. Monta ensures every vehicle is ready when needed — scheduling optimally within those parameters.
Built to lower costs and grow revenue
More chargers. Same fuse.
Load management distributes power across your network automatically. Add more chargers without upgrading your electrical connection — avoiding infrastructure costs that can run into tens of thousands.
Pay less for every session.
Smart charging shifts sessions to off-peak, cheaper grid windows — automatically, before the vehicle needs to leave. Lower electricity costs, better margin on every charge.
Stop your biggest electricity bill spike.
A brief power peak can push you into the most expensive tariff band on your commercial contract. Monta monitors your total site draw in real time and curtails sessions before any threshold is breached.
Plug in the meters you already run
Real-time power measurement for dynamic load management.
MQTT meters
Connect any MQTT-capable meter to Monta’s broker. Most flexible option for custom hardware deployments. Publishes power data in real-time for load balancing calculations.
Perific meters
Wi-Fi connected meters reporting via Perific cloud backend. Commonly paired with Easee chargers for local load management. Auto-discovery after credential configuration.
ABB ModBus meters
Connected to chargers via ModBus protocol. Sends meter data through OCPP DataTransfer messages. Requires charger DataTransfer support.
Shelly Integration
Wi-Fi connected energy meters with a local API and no cloud dependency. Ideal for residential and light commercial sites needing real-time load monitoring alongside EV chargers.
Trade spreadsheets for real-time control
Manage your whole network from one place:
- Bulk controls — update power settings network-wide, no editing configs one by one
- Scheduled power limits — set limits in advance instead of reacting after the fact
- Live dashboards — see real-time power data, no chasing meter readings
- One UI for troubleshooting — when a meter goes offline or an inverter stops reporting, fix it where you already handle uptime, diagnostics, and driver support
Add energy capabilities without adding complexity
Every energy capability uses the infrastructure you already rely on. Uptime monitoring, remote diagnostics, driver support, session analytics; it all runs on one platform. Add energy intelligence without adding another vendor.
One login
For energy and operations. No separate systems to manage. Access load management, smart charging, solar integration, demand control, and all operational tools from a single interface.
One data model
Session, site, and energy data. All addressable via API. Pull charging sessions, power limits, meter readings, and optimization settings through the same data structure you already use.
One troubleshooting UI
External meters, solar, and chargers. Single pane of glass. When an external meter goes offline or a solar inverter stops reporting, you handle it in the same place you troubleshoot uptime and driver issues.
FAQs
What is energy management for EV charging?
Energy management for EV charging controls how electrical power is distributed to chargers, when charging sessions happen, and how energy costs are monitored. It includes load management to prevent fuse trips, smart charging to optimize session timing based on price or carbon signals, solar integration to use surplus renewable energy, and demand charging controls to cap peak power costs.
Which energy management features do I need for my network?
Start with what hurts today. Hitting fuse limits or breaker trips: load management. Demand charges spiking unexpectedly: demand control. Drivers complaining about slow charging during peak hours: smart charging or load management. Solar panels on site going unused: solar integration. Most operators layer features over time, load management first, then smart charging or solar as the network scales.
Can these features work together?
Yes. Load management sets the power limit. Smart charging schedules when sessions start within that limit. Solar integration adjusts power in real time to match available surplus. Demand control caps the maximum draw to prevent cost spikes. They are designed to work as layers, each capability respects the constraints set by the others.
What plan level do I need for energy management features?
Load management requires Pro, Business, or Enterprise plans. Smart charging and solar integration are available across plans depending on the charger type (private or public). Demand charging and advanced energy integrations are Enterprise-tier features. Check the plan comparison or talk to sales if you are unsure which features your current plan includes.
How do I get started with energy management?
If you already use Monta for charger management, energy management is configuration, not a separate product. Set up your site topology in the Energy Portal, define power limits or meter connections, and choose which optimization mode (smart charging, solar, demand caps) fits your operation. If you are new to Monta, book a demo and we will walk through your site requirements and plan fit.
Turn energy infrastructure constraints into controlled variables
Site-level load management, price-optimized smart charging, external meter integration, and real-time power monitoring in one energy management system.