Hive Power
Hive Power is a Switzerland-based company offering a cloud Flexibility Orchestrator (FLEXO) platform for smart energy management[1]. Its AI-driven software coordinates electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, solar PV, and other distributed energy resources to optimize energy use and balance the grid, creating new savings and revenue opportunities for users[2][3].
FLEXO’s modular platform optimises when and how devices consume or supply power in order to reduce energy costs, participate in energy markets, and provide grid services. The system continuously analyzes data (e.g. weather, prices, user needs) to forecast demand and schedule the most beneficial charging or discharging times[4][5]. It is hardware-agnostic and integrates via APIs or IoT with virtually any charger, appliance, or battery, while providing web and mobile apps (white-label) for administrators and end-users[6][7]. In short, FLEXO empowers businesses to monetize flexible energy assets – from EV fleets to home batteries – by stacking use cases like time-of-use optimization, peak shaving, energy trading, and ancillary (grid balancing) services[8][9].
FLEXO Modules
Smart Charging – A module for intelligent EV charging (including one-way V1G and bi-directional V2G/V2X). FLEXO schedules EV charging when electricity is cheapest or cleanest and can discharge EV batteries when profitable, minimizing charging costs for drivers while enabling EVs to serve as grid resources[10][11]. By smartly switching between use cases (e.g. charging during off-peak, feeding power back during peaks), it maximizes the value per vehicle and even lets aggregated EVs earn via demand response programs[12][11].
Virtual Power Plant – A module for energy aggregation. FLEXO pools distributed assets (EV chargers, stationary batteries, smart appliances, etc.) into a coordinated Virtual Power Plant (VPP), acting as one resource on energy markets[13][14]. This allows asset owners or operators to bid into energy spot markets and frequency/ancillary services – for example delivering demand response or peak shaving by orchestrating many devices together[15][16]. In practice, FLEXO serves as the technical aggregator: it forecasts available flexibility, handles grid signals (activation requests), and dispatches the devices to meet those requests in real time[15][17]. The result is new revenue streams for the asset owner and improved grid stability, all while respecting each device’s constraints (e.g. battery health, user needs)[18][19].
Energy Communities – A module for managing energy communities (local energy sharing schemes). FLEXO provides a single interface to administer community energy projects, handle member data, and distribute incentives or savings among participants[20][21]. It engages community members with apps that show their usage, savings, and tips (energy coaching) to increase self-consumption of local solar or other renewables[22][23]. The software automates compliance with different regulatory frameworks for energy sharing and ensures fair allocation of benefits (via configurable incentive splitting rules) so that each prosumer or consumer in the community is rewarded appropriately[24][21]. By optimizing flexible devices across all homes/businesses in the community, FLEXO boosts collective self-sufficiency and income from any surplus flexibility (which can be sold to the grid)[25][21].
Local Optimisation – A module for behind-the-meter optimisation at the building or site level. FLEXO coordinates on-site assets — such as solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers, heat pumps, and smart appliances — to maximize on-site renewable usage and minimize energy bills[26]. It intelligently manages when devices draw from the grid vs. local generation, performing load shifting and time-of-use optimisation (e.g. running appliances when power is cheap or solar is abundant)[5][27]. This yields enhanced economic benefits for facility owners (taking advantage of dynamic tariffs, incentives, etc.[5]). Additionally, in combination with the VPP (aggregation) module, a site using Local Optimisation can participate in grid programs like demand response, earning revenue for flexing its load without compromising local needs[28][29].
Who We Help
EV OEMs – Electric Vehicle manufacturers integrate FLEXO into their EV offerings to deliver “smart charging” and V2G capabilities out-of-the-box[30]. This allows OEMs to unlock thousands of euros in annual savings and new services for their customers by optimizing charging schedules and feeding power back to the grid when appropriate[30][31]. In an era where mobility and energy are converging, FLEXO gives automakers a ready-made solution to offer advanced charging features and ancillary grid services, rather than developing their own from scratch[31].
EV Fleet Managers – Operators of electric vehicle fleets (e.g. leasing companies, car rentals, corporate or municipal fleets) use FLEXO to minimize fleet charging costs and generate new revenue. Instead of simply charging vehicles overnight, FLEXO actively monitors energy prices and balancing markets to charge or discharge at the most profitable moments[32][33]. Fleet managers can thus turn their EVs into a Virtual Power Plant, earning money by providing grid services (load reduction or injection) when vehicles aren’t needed for driving[33][32]. This goes well beyond basic timer-based “smart charge” features – it fully monetises the fleet’s flexibility while ensuring vehicles are charged when needed.
Logistics & Commercial Fleets – Companies with large electrified fleets for logistics, public transport, delivery, etc., leverage FLEXO to keep their fleet charged at lower cost and profit from idle times[34]. By charging vehicles in an optimal way (for example, heavy-duty e-buses charging at night off-peak and even discharging some power back via V2G), significant savings can be achieved – a Hive Power simulation for an e-bus fleet showed up to 35% savings with smart charging (V1G) and 57% with V2G enabled, without any change in user operations[35]. Moreover, FLEXO enables these fleet operators to sell flexibility to the grid (much like a power plant), so even when vehicles are parked, they can generate revenue by balancing the grid[34][35].
Charge Point Operators – Charging infrastructure providers (for public charging networks, home charging, offices, depots) use FLEXO to improve the efficiency and value of every charging session. The platform ensures EV chargers draw power in the “best” way – when electricity is cheapest or greenest – and can even pause or throttle charging to provide grid balancing on demand[36][37]. This means CPOs can advertise cheaper charging for EV drivers (since energy is sourced at optimal times) and simultaneously earn from utilities or grid operators by offering demand response capabilities via their network of chargers[38][37]. In short, FLEXO helps extract maximum benefit from each charge point by stacking local self-consumption, time-of-use optimization, and participation in ancillary service markets[39][37].
Asset Managers – Owners or managers of stationary energy assets – e.g. battery storage systems, solar PV installations, or other IoT-connected appliances – use FLEXO to expand the revenue streams of those assets[40]. The platform aggregates and controls diverse devices across one or multiple sites, ensuring each asset operates when it’s most valuable: charging or storing energy during low-price periods and discharging or exporting when prices peak[41]. This allows asset managers to monetize flexibility across the grid (no matter where each device is located) while maintaining harmony with local operations[41]. In practice, a solar+storage owner could maximize self-consumption and also earn from selling surplus energy or providing grid support, all orchestrated automatically by FLEXO’s algorithms[40][41].
Energy Sector Companies – Energy service companies (ESCOs), utilities, and retailers partner with Hive Power to deliver new digital energy services to their customers. Using FLEXO, they can offer programs for cheaper, smarter energy usage and prosumer participation – for instance, helping end-users earn from their EV or home battery, or setting up local energy communities as a product offering[42][43]. As the energy transition unfolds, traditional retailers can use FLEXO to become orchestrators of flexibility: aggregating customers’ devices, managing energy communities, and accessing ancillary markets in a scalable way[43]. This not only adds value for the customers (who see lower bills or new income) but also strengthens the grid and opens additional revenue streams for the energy company itself[42][43].
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About Us – Hive Power was founded by a team of seasoned smart grid researchers and data scientists with extensive experience in decentralized energy management[2]. Based in Lugano, Switzerland, the company’s vision is to enable “smarter grids” where flexible assets like EVs and batteries are managed with novel business models and AI algorithms[44]. Hive Power is committed to a customer-centric, “4D” energy future – Decarbonisation, Digitalisation, Decentralisation, Democratisation – by developing intelligent software to drive the energy transition[45]. It has earned support from prominent institutions and accelerators in the energy field (e.g. Swiss Federal Office of Energy, Innosuisse, Techstars)[46][47].
Projects & Partnerships – Hive Power actively participates in international research and innovation projects to pilot and refine its solutions. Examples include HARMONISE (optimizing energy use in Positive Energy Districts), REEFLEX (boosting SME participation in flexibility markets), and OPENTUNITY (building an interoperable ecosystem for grid decarbonization)[48]. These collaborations, often co-funded by the EU or Swiss government, underscore Hive Power’s role in advancing smart grid technology in real-world settings.
Resources (Blog & Events) – The Hive Power website offers a variety of resources. The blog provides industry insights into the green energy transition[49], including case studies (e.g. how FLEXO reduced charging costs for an IVECO e-bus fleet by 20–50%), guides on topics like prosumer incentives, and news about partnerships. There is also a News & Events section with updates on Hive Power’s activities and appearances. In addition, Hive Power regularly hosts webinars and discussions on emerging trends (see the Clean Energy Club below)[50].
Clean Energy Club – An initiative by Hive Power to foster a community of energy and mobility professionals. The Clean Energy Club is an exclusive forum with regular online sessions and in-person meet-ups in major European cities, bringing together innovators from utilities, EV/automotive firms, and beyond[51][52]. Members (1,200+ and growing) exchange ideas on topics like fleet electrification, vehicle-to-grid, and the future of energy & mobility. Hive Power organizes these networking events in a relaxed atmosphere to share knowledge and drive the energy transition forward, often featuring expert guest speakers from the industry[51][52].

[1] [2] [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] About
https://www.hivepower.tech/about
[3] [4] FLEXO
https://www.hivepower.tech/flexo
[5] [26] [27] [28] [29] Local Optimisation
https://www.hivepower.tech/flexo/local-optimisation
[6] [7] [8] [10] [11] [12] Smart Charging
https://www.hivepower.tech/flexo/smart-charging
[9] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] FLEXO Virtual Power Plant
https://www.hivepower.tech/flexo/vpp
[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] Energy Communities
https://www.hivepower.tech/flexo/energy-communities
[30] [31] EV OEMs
https://www.hivepower.tech/who-we-help/ev-oems
[32] [33] EV Fleet Managers
https://www.hivepower.tech/who-we-help/ev-fleet-managers
[34] [35] Logistics
https://www.hivepower.tech/who-we-help/logistics-commercial
[36] [37] [38] [39] Charge Point Operators
https://www.hivepower.tech/who-we-help/charge-point-operators
[40] [41] Asset Managers
https://www.hivepower.tech/who-we-help/asset-managers
[42] [43] Energy
https://www.hivepower.tech/who-we-help/energy
[49] [50] Resources
https://www.hivepower.tech/resources
[51] [52] Clean Energy Club
https://www.hivepower.tech/resources/clean-energy-club