LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to accelerate the energy transition, released LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0. This new release marks a significant advancement in CitineOS’ implementation of an Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 2.0.1 compliant Charging Station Management System (CSMS).

S44 Energy led contributions to the latest version as part of an open source community developing CitrineOS.

CitrineOS 1.3.0 introduces several major new features designed to streamline operations and enhance user experience. The first is support for OCPP 2.0.1 Smart Charging, which enables intelligent and efficient management of charging stations, optimizing energy use and cost.

1.3.0 also introduces support for the OCPI 2.2.1 protocol. The Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) protocol powers interoperability between charging networks and eMobility operators, letting users of one mobile app access charging stations from multiple charging networks. The backend of eMobility operators’ mobile apps will use this protocol to communicate with CitrineOS.

Its main features include:

• Registration (Credentials & Versions): Simplifies the onboarding process for new eMobility partners looking to access a charging network.

• Cdrs (Charge Detail Records): These records are provided to eMobility partners to enhance tracking and reporting of charging utilization for billing and operational analysis.

• Charging Profiles: These profiles can be pushed to CitrineOS from eMobility partners to provide smart charging enhancements to their users during charging sessions.

• Commands (Start, Stop, & Unlock Connector): Remote management capabilities for eMobility partners to control charging sessions.

• Locations (Push & Pull): Share charging station location details with eMobility operators.

• Sessions (Push & Pull): Real-time session data pushed to eMobility operators so that they can track their EV drivers’ charging.

• Tariffs: Pricing info given to eMobility operators so that it can be shown to their customers when selecting a charging station.

• Tokens: Secure authorization mechanisms provided by eMobility operators to CitrineOS for seamless user access to charging stations.

Finally, CitrineOS’s 1.3.0 release open sources Stackbox’s Payments module. The Payments module supplies a web payment option via Stripe, enhancing payment flexibility and security.

This release also introduces the Scan&Charge feature to the Payments module: CitrineOS provides QR Codes to charging stations that when scanned send the user to a Stripe payment portal.

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