Logistics: procurement & software

The energy challenges European logistics companies face today

EV charging creates volatile energy demand

Heavy-duty vehicles create sharp, irregular load peaks on existing warehouse and depot connections when charging. Charging demand is driven by fleet schedules and dwell times – not by cheap power prices. This leaves fleet operators with little flexibility and hardly any room for demand response.

Grid and site constraints

EV charging is limited by local grid capacity and connection costs. Where capacity is scarce, charging becomes expensive or is delayed by grid expansion – creating uncertainty and making it harder to plan and prioritise fleet electrification across the network.

Complex multi-site energy procurement

Consumption and costs vary by site, and procurement spans several countries with different tariffs and regulations. Without central real-time transparency, fleet operators can neither see their overall position nor optimise across sites – leading to coverage gaps.

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Anticipating and managing EV charging peaks

onu.energy gives fleet operators real-time visibility into depot and vehicle charging patterns, helping them anticipate load peaks and plan energy use around fleet schedules.

Forecast demand and cost peaks – Forecasts future EV charging demand and energy costs across all depots, helping procurement teams anticipate peaks and adjust charging plans to optimise cost and risk.

Monitor energy use in real time – The Consumption & Billing dashboard shows live consumption per depot or charging site, so operators can step in early and avoid cost spikes or operational issues.

Identify the best time to buy – Trade Recommendations use forecasts and historical consumption to advise when and how much energy to buy – matched to the volatility of EV charging.

Managing grid and site constraints

onu.energy gives fleet operators transparency on site-specific grid and infrastructure limits, helping them plan the EV rollout and steer charging where capacity is constrained.

Track coverage across all depots – Coverage Tracking shows procurement coverage in real time across all depots and sites, helps operators spot gaps and coordinates consumption within grid and site limits.

Match charging to available capacity – Consumption Steering provides day-ahead guidance on when to increase or reduce charging – keeping demand within site-specific constraints.

Test strategies before acting – Simulated Trading models different energy procurement scenarios so teams can plan and compare strategies without making real commitments.

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Optimising multi-site procurement and reducing price risk

onu.energy gives fleet operators a complete view of energy consumption and contracts across all sites, helping them cut purchasing costs and manage risk.

Anticipate high-price periods – Market Analytics & Alerts deliver real-time insight into energy prices and trends, helping operators plan purchases across all depots to limit exposure to price spikes.

Execute purchases automatically – Automated Trading executes energy purchases based on market signals and predefined parameters, helping operators secure supply at the right time while cutting cost and risk.

Validate and improve your procurement strategy – Peer Benchmarking lets operators compare their strategies with other sites and the industry and adjust their procurement approach accordingly.

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Energy procurement for logistics companies

The energy challenges European logistics companies face today

Heavy-duty vehicles create sharp, irregular load peaks on existing warehouse and depot connections when charging. Charging demand is driven by fleet schedules and dwell times – not by cheap power prices. This leaves fleet operators with little flexibility and hardly any room for demand response.

EV charging is limited by local grid capacity and connection costs. Where capacity is scarce, charging becomes expensive or is delayed by grid expansion – creating uncertainty and making it harder to plan and prioritise fleet electrification across the network.

Consumption and costs vary by site, and procurement spans several countries with different tariffs and regulations. Without central real-time transparency, fleet operators can neither see their overall position nor optimise across sites – leading to coverage gaps.

Anticipating and managing EV charging peaks

onu.energy gives fleet operators real-time visibility into depot and vehicle charging patterns, helping them anticipate load peaks and plan energy use around fleet schedules.

Managing grid and site constraints

onu.energy gives fleet operators transparency on site-specific grid and infrastructure limits, helping them plan the EV rollout and steer charging where capacity is constrained.

Optimising multi-site procurement and reducing price risk

onu.energy gives fleet operators a complete view of energy consumption and contracts across all sites, helping them cut purchasing costs and manage risk.

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