EEBUS is an open, manufacturer-independent communication standard that enables interoperability between energy-consuming and energy-generating devices. The aim is to intelligently control the flow of energy in buildings and the grid, taking into account availability, demand and the grid situation.

Typical EEBUS applications:

• Coordination of charging points, PV systems, heat pumps and storage systems
• Avoidance of peak loads through predictive control
• Optimisation of own consumption of renewable energies
• Integration into smart grids and dynamic tariff systems

EEBUS has been published as the international standard IEC 63380 since 2025 and is recommended by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) and VDE FNN as the preferred interface for grid-friendly control.

On 10 July 2025, the first EEBUS pilot qualification of an AC charge controller was carried out at the Living Lab Cologne of EEBUS e.V. – with a Bender CC612.

This means that all Bender charge controllers with firmware version ≥ 5.34.1 are technically EEBUS-compatible.

The qualification covers the use cases LPC (Limitation of Power Consumption) and MPC (Monitoring of Power Consumption) – both of which fully meet the requirements for grid-friendly control in accordance with Section 14a of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG).

Advantages for operators and manufacturers:

• Legal certainty with Section 14a EnWG
• Future-proofing through standard compliance
• Inclusion in the EEBUS Living Lab compatibility list

Our charge controllers are part of a modular, future-proof platform for AC charging infrastructure – and ready for tomorrow's requirements.

Thanks to regular software updates, new functions such as EEBUS support can also be activated on devices that are already installed. This means that your charging infrastructure remains technically and regulatorily up to date without the need for costly retrofitting.

Your advantages:

• For manufacturers: easy integration of EEBUS into existing and new products.
• For operators: compliance with legal requirements such as §14a EnWG and connection to energy management systems.
• For owners: investment security and future-proofing without replacing hardware.

With functions such as dynamic load management (DLM), powerline communication (PLC) according to ISO 15118 and a wide range of interfaces, the platform offers maximum flexibility – and is EEBUS-ready at the same time.

Certified devices & requirements

The charge controller must meet the following requirements:

• Ethernet connection
• Software version 5.34.1 or higher