Energy Management at Volvo Group Czech Republic with FLOWBOX
About the Company
Volvo Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles and transport solutions. In the Czech Republic, it operates a network of modern Volvo Truck Centers providing sales, servicing, and charging infrastructure for next-generation electric trucks. With a strong focus on sustainability, operational efficiency, and digital transformation, Volvo Group is a recognized leader in ESG and innovation within the transport industry.
Project Objectives
The goal of implementing the FLOWBOX system at Volvo Truck Centers is to introduce an advanced energy monitoring and management tool that supports ESG goals, reduces carbon footprint, and improves overall energy efficiency. The project is also designed to:
- Enable detailed consumption tracking and reporting
- Coordinate production, consumption, and energy storage
- Prevent penalties by managing 15-minute demand peaks
- Digitalize and centralize technology management
- Enable remote control and monitoring
- Gradually expand to all truck centers across the country
Expected Benefits
The FLOWBOX system is expected to bring measurable value in the following areas:
- Reduction of carbon footprint through optimized energy use
- Centralized management of energy and technology, with remote access and emergency alert capabilities
- Automated reporting, saving time and supporting ESG compliance
- Identification of inefficiencies via detailed consumption tracking across specific operational zones
- Over 100 measurement points per site for granular data analysis
- 17 truck centers planned for deployment by the end of 2025
- 7 locations with active technology control, plus monitoring and analysis at 10 others
FLOWBOX in Action
The FLOWBOX platform offers smart energy solutions tailored to the needs of Volvo Group’s Czech operations. Key functionalities include:
- Detailed energy consumption monitoring
Data collection, reporting, and analysis of all major energy sources across halls, offices, and other zones. - Technical peak demand management
Forecasting and managing load to optimize reserved capacity and avoid demand penalties. - Centralized monitoring and incident notifications
Dispatcher-level overview of all locations with alerts for system anomalies or emergencies. - EV charging station management (AC/DC)
Dynamic control of EV charging processes to ensure comfort while avoiding 15-minute peak violations. - Carbon footprint reporting and forecasting
Clear insights into emissions and their development to support Volvo Group’s ESG commitments. - Industrial waste tracking
On-site input of waste data to streamline and support ESG reporting. - Microgrid readiness
Coordinated management of solar power production, battery storage, grid consumption, and energy usage for maximum efficiency.
What Volvo Group Says About FLOWBOX
“We chose FLOWBOX because we needed a smart and flexible system to help us manage energy across our truck centers more efficiently. It allows us to keep everything under control from one place and scale gradually to additional locations. In the future, we expect it to help manage solar production, battery storage, and spot market purchases — enabling savings and greater energy independence.”
— Representative of Volvo Group Czech Republic
