DashCharger Technologies will develop a replicable, sustainable energy microgrid for rural Ontario with support from the Government of Ontario through OVIN.
Markham, Ontario (August 20, 2026). DashCharger Technologies Ltd., a Canadian innovator in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management software, is proud to receive support from Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) R&D Partnership Fund to advance rural electrification and smart EV charging infrastructure. DashCharger is developing this technology in partnership with EG Energy Management Inc. The project will deploy a smart Distributed Energy Resource (DER) microgrid at Pine Point Farms to help address grid capacity and reliability challenges that can limit EV adoption and agricultural modernization in rural communities.
The project represents a total investment of nearly $450,000, including $100,000 from the Province of Ontario through OVIN and nearly $350,000 in industry contributions from DashCharger Technologies and EG Energy Management Inc.With over 300,000 rural customers facing Hydro One capacity constraints, upgrading localized transformers for high-power demands like multi-port EV charging remains a costly and time-consuming barrier. Through this OVIN supported project, DashCharger’s solution addresses this head-on by integrating a 96 kW solar PV array, a 172 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and dual-outlet OCPP 2.0.1-compliant smart EV chargers. Managed by a cloud-hosted Energy Management System (EMS) and local edge controllers, the system features predictive energy dispatch powered by machine learning. This system aims to reduce peak grid demand by at least 50%, supply 80% or more of the required EV charging energy directly from on-site renewables, and guarantee system resilience for critical infrastructure during rural power outages.
By combining renewable energy, battery storage, smart charging, and energy management software, the project will help demonstrate a practical pathway for rural EV charging deployment and agricultural energy modernization in Ontario.
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“The agricultural sector has an immense, underserved need for behind-the-meter energy independence. This microgrid is exactly the kind of turnkey, rural-optimized solution Ontario needs. By merging our structural engineering and execution capabilities with DashCharger’s brilliant Energy Management Software (EMS), we are demonstrating a reliable way for farms to scale up electric equipment and charging capabilities without activating expensive grid upgrades.”
Neil Zhang, Founder and CEO of EG Energy Management Inc.
“We are deeply grateful for the provincial support from the OVIN R&D Partnership Fund to advance our technology to a commercial-ready level. This initiative does more than expand our market reach into the agricultural commercial sector; it establishes a functional blueprint for sustainable, localized power generation that creates high-tech jobs and drives economic and environmental resilience across Ontario’s rural communities.”
Joan Du, P.Eng, Co-Founder of DashCharger Technologies
“Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector continues to demonstrate the innovation, talent and ambition needed to lead in a rapidly evolving global market. Through OVIN, we are helping Ontario companies accelerate the development of transformative technologies, strengthen strategic partnerships, and bring made-in-Ontario solutions closer to commercialization. Investments like these play an important role in reinforcing Ontario’s supply chain and ensuring the province remains competitive in the industries of the future.”
Raed Kadri, Head of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network
“Ontario’s continued leadership in automotive and mobility innovation is built on the strength of collaboration. By bringing together innovative SMEs, industry partners, researchers, and government, OVIN is creating the conditions for made-in-Ontario technologies to move from concept to commercialization faster. These investments are helping build a more resilient, competitive automotive ecosystem—one that creates high-value jobs, attracts investment, and ensures Ontario remains a global leader in the future of mobility.”
Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation
About DashCharger Technologies Ltd.
DashCharger Technologies Ltd. is a private Canadian technology company specializing in software-defined charging infrastructure and energy management solutions for electric vehicles and distributed energy resources (DERs). DashCharger seamlessly bundles advanced smart charging hardware with proprietary cloud-based management platforms to optimize utility grid loads and integrate clean, renewable energy systems for commercial fleets and property managers.
About EG Energy Management Inc.
EG Energy Management Inc. is a private Canadian turnkey systems integrator specializing in the design, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of distributed energy resources (DER). Operating across Ontario, EG Energy delivers commercial, industrial, and agricultural scale infrastructure solutions encompassing solar PV arrays, battery storage systems, and advanced EV charging networks.
About OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is an initiative of the Government of Ontario, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), designed to reinforce Ontario’s position as a North American leader in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility solutions such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and electric and low-carbon vehicle technologies.
Through resources such as research and development (R&D) support, talent and skills development, technology acceleration, business and technical supports, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-made automotive and mobility technology companies.
For more information: www.ovinhub.ca.
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