PortFi builds all hardware and software based on OCPP. But what is it and why it's important?
OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol, which is a communication protocol used between electric vehicle charging stations and the central management system or backend. It was developed to ensure interoperability and compatibility between charging stations from different manufacturers and different backend systems.
The OCPP protocol defines a standard set of messages that are used to exchange information between the charging station and the backend system. This includes information such as charging session data, meter readings, status updates, and error messages. By using a standardized protocol, charging station operators can more easily manage and monitor their charging infrastructure, regardless of the manufacturer or backend system used.
For PortFi, building all hardware and software based on OCPP is vital because it ensures that our charging stations are compatible with a wide range of backend systems, and vice versa, which allows us to offer customers and clients a seamless and reliable charging experience. It also means that PortFi can easily integrate our charging stations with other third-party applications and services, such as payment platforms or fleet management systems. Overall, using OCPP helps to promote the growth and adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring that charging infrastructure is easy to use, reliable, and accessible to all.