C&I Solutions

SwitchDin VEF

Maximise ROI from on-site energy assets.

SwitchDin’s Virtual Energy Function (VEF) software gives commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses full control over their distributed energy assets — including solar, batteries, and EV chargers. With real-time optimisation and intelligent automation, VEF turns energy assets into strategic tools that reduce costs, unlock new revenue streams, and support sustainability goals.

Trusted by leading energy users and fleet managers

The VEF software executes an optimal mix of four key strategies
to maximise customer ROI and objectives:

  • Peak shaving

    Using battery or PV to offset high consumption periods

  • Energy arbitrage

    Leveraging wholesale market predictions to ‘buy low and sell high’

  • Ancillary services

    Enabling customers to engage in frequency control ancillary services (FCAS)

  • EV charging

    Optimising and monetising on-site electric vehicle charging facilities.

How VEF works

At its core, VEF is a secure, cloud-based orchestration layer that connects to local controllers (SwitchDin Droplets or partner devices) for site-level execution. It collects real-time data from on-site assets, market signals, and forecast models to optimise performance in line with your business goals. Whether you manage one site or hundreds, VEF scales with you — and works with a wide range of DER technologies.

VEF Features

VEF is more than just energy monitoring — it’s a dynamic optimisation engine designed to deliver measurable impact. Whether you're managing a single industrial site or a national portfolio, VEF gives you the tools to control and coordinate your energy assets at scale. From intelligent automation to grid-ready compliance, each feature is built to maximise flexibility, interoperability, and return on investment.

  • Item descriptionVEF enables dynamic export and import limits in response to site load, local network conditions, or utility signals — helping you stay compliant while making the most of available capacity. Whether you’re operating under a DNSP’s Flexible Exports scheme or proactively managing site constraints, VEF adjusts in real time to maximise your usable grid connection.

  • Gain unified insight across multiple sites and asset types — all in one platform.

  • VEF continuously analyses energy use, load forecasts, and market prices to trigger the best actions — no manual intervention needed.

  • Connect with a wide range of solar, battery, and EV systems — built on open standards and over a decade of integration experience.

  • Start with a single site and scale up. VEF supports both stand-alone optimisation and integration with external energy management systems.

  • Supports IEEE 2030.5, CSIP-AUS and DNSP requirements. Includes PKI-based device security and robust fail-safe logic.

Case Study

Ultrafast EV charging, no grid upgrades required

Viva Energy is rolling out 600kW ultrafast EV chargers across its retail network — without waiting years for grid capacity upgrades. With SwitchDin’s Stormcloud platform, they orchestrate batteries, solar, and EV chargers to deliver high-speed charging from behind-the-meter assets.

This vendor-agnostic solution allows real-time optimisation, protects site operations, and avoids grid strain — all while enhancing customer experience and accelerating time-to-revenue. Stormcloud enables Viva Energy to reduce operational costs today and tap into new revenue opportunities like FCAS and energy market arbitrage in the future.

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