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How SurplusMap can empower commercial hubs & CPOs to grow profitably

Writer's picture: Monique BerntsenMonique Berntsen

Updated: 4 days ago

Aerial view of a charging site with a few cars, surrounded by green trees. Sunlight creates long shadows, adding depth.

As the transition to electrification accelerates, commercial hubs (such as airports, shopping malls, logistics centers, and business districts) and charge point operators (CPOs) face growing pressure to integrate sustainable, scalable energy solutions. The rapid rise in electric vehicle adoption, carbon reduction goals, and increasing energy demand has created new challenges - ones that can no longer be solved with traditional grid infrastructure alone.


Key questions for commercial hubs & CPOs:

  • How can we scale renewable energy adoption without disrupting operations?

  • How can we use data and geospatial intelligence to optimize energy use and profitability? 

  • How can we future-proof our business  to meet growing electrification demands?


Facing three major roadblocks

While renewable energy presents a pathway to decarbonization and cost savings, commercial hubs and CPOs face three major roadblocks when scaling their energy strategies:


1. Managing rising energy demand from EVs & electrification

The widespread adoption of EVs is dramatically increasing energy demand, particularly at commercial hubs with fast-charging stations.

For instance, a single high-powered EV charger (350 kW) can draw as much power as hundreds of homes. Expanding charging infrastructure without data-driven planning can lead to costly grid upgrades and inefficiencies.


2. Addressing renewable energy intermittency

Solar and wind power are critical to reducing energy costs, but their intermittent nature poses challenges for commercial energy reliability.

Unpredictable energy production can lead to oversupply during peak hours and shortages when demand surges. Without real-time forecasting and storage optimization, businesses risk losing energy savings opportunities.


3. Navigating grid constraints & infrastructure costs

Many commercial hubs and CPOs face limitations on grid capacity, making it expensive and slow to expand traditional grid connections.

Without smart load balancing and distributed energy solutions, organizations may struggle to scale operations efficiently.


Actionable data insights for smarter green energy scaling

At SurplusMap, we provide commercial hubs and CPOs with geospatial intelligence, predictive analytics, and actionable data insights that allow them to:

  • Identify the best locations for EV charging expansion and renewable energy deployment.

  • Optimize energy use to reduce peak demand charges and avoid unnecessary costs.

  • Improve operational efficiency with AI-powered energy forecasting and storage strategies.


Here’s how our solutions help scale green energy intelligently:


1. Better decisions

Geospatial intelligence helps businesses to visualize charging station performance, analyze market trends and collaborate seamlessly with the team. Provide your team with unique insights to optimize site utilization and scale your EV charging network successfully.


2. Increase profitability

Gain actionable insights powered by long-term EV market data and real-time trends. Forecast charging demand, optimize pricing strategies and ensure your stations operate at peak efficiency. Achieve higher profitability and improved ROI across business investments.


3. Reduces risk

With AI-powered analytics and advanced data models, CPOs and commercial hubs can identify optimal site placements, forecast energy demand with precision and avoid expensive infrastructure errors. Reduce risk and make every investment decision count.


Make smarter energy decisions with SurplusMap

Scaling green energy solutions doesn’t have to be a costly, high-risk challenge. With the right data-driven insights, commercial hubs and CPOs can reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and maximize profitability while transitioning to renewable energy.


📩 Let’s talk! Contact us today to explore how we can help you make smarter, data-driven energy decisions for long-term profitability and sustainability.


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