Revolutionizing EV Charging infrastructure with BICS Connectivity for ENGIE Vianeo
Our customer, ENGIE, a global energy company, committed to pioneering low-carbon energy and services, has expanded into the electric vehicle (EV) charging business. ENGIE Vianeo, the EV charging business of energy company Engie ENGIE Group aims to accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral world by reducing energy consumption and implementing environmentally friendly solutions.
In a nutshell
Customer
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Global energy provider
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Utility industry
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Europe
BICS solution
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SIM for Things
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2G/3G/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT/5G
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Multi-IMSI
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Connectivity management portal
Results
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Real-time and remote data collection
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Optimized operations
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Increased efficiency
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Reduced operational cost
Challenge
ENGIE Vianeo set ambitious goals to establish 12,000-15,000 EV charging points by the end of 2026 and achieve zero carbon emissions by 2045. They faced the challenge of gaining real-time visibility over their extensive infrastructure to ensure efficient operation and maintenance. Additionally, their previous data collection system required physical data collection, which was inefficient and time-consuming.
To establish 12,000-15,000 EV charging points by 2026 and achieve zero carbon emissions by 2045, ENGIE Vianeo needed an advanced connectivity solution for real-time visibility over its extensive infrastructure. Their previous system required physical data collection, which was inefficient and time-consuming, hindering their ability to ensure efficient operation and maintenance.
Solution
By leveraging BICS’ extensive multi-network coverage encompassing 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G, along with LPWAN options, Engie ensured uninterrupted connectivity across their network. BICS’ solution, strengthened by multi-IMSI capabilities and local SIM profiles through the eSIM Hub, played a pivotal role in achieving seamless connectivity worldwide. The deployment also benefited from BICS’ Unified Self-Management Portal (SFT portal), enabling comprehensive network oversight and supported by advanced security features like fixed IP, APN, VPN, and IoT Safe for robust protection. This integrated approach facilitated real-time data collection from the charging stations, empowering efficient remote maintenance and facilitating data-driven decision-making, ultimately optimizing operational efficiency for ENGIE Vianeo.
We aim to meet this demand by rapidly expanding our number of charging stations. In France alone, we aim to have 12,000 charge points by the end of 2025. In Belgium, we expect to double the current number of charging stations to exceed 5,000 charge points by the same date. Managing such a large, dispersed estate presents challenges, so alongside BICS, we’re investing in technology to give us complete visibility over our infrastructure.
ENGIE Vianeo
Clémence Fischer, Managing Director
