The underlying network that pools smart meters together should provide a standardized and transparent platform for smart charging technologies, according to the Data Communications Company in the UK. In conversation with Rethink Energy, Innovation Director Chris Barlow outlined that building the consumer confidence behind EV infrastructure will be dependent on a dynamic network similar to that used for smart metering technology in the UK. An offshoot of Capita, the DCC is currently responsible for aggregating the new generation of smart meters (SMETS2) within the UK, having connected a total of 13.5 million meters to its network. The company’s primary role within the energy system at the moment is smart billing, ensuring accurate and optimized power purchasing for consumers. However, with…