CitrineOS Earns OCPP 2.0.1 Certification, Advancing Open-Source EV Charging
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MAHWAH, NJ — JANUARY 28, 2024 – CitrineOS, the open-source Charge Station Management System (CSMS) and a Linux Foundation Energy project, is now OCPP 2.0.1 Core & Advanced Security certified by the Open Charge Alliance (OCA).
This milestone makes CitrineOS one of the few open-source platforms fully compliant with the latest OCPP 2.0.1 standards, ensuring secure, scalable, and interoperable EV charging solutions. Designed for charge point operators (CPOs), fleet managers, utilities, and developers, CitrineOS offers a future-proof, cost-effective alternative to proprietary EV charging software, eliminating vendor lock-in while enhancing network security and multi-vendor compatibility.
“With OCPP 2.0.1 certification, CitrineOS delivers an enterprise-ready, secure, and innovative EV charging solution,” said Olga Haygood, CEO of S44 Energy. “As the industry shifts toward open and interoperable solutions, CitrineOS is proving that open-source technology can drive real innovation in the EV charging infrastructure market.”
Key Benefits of CitrineOS’s OCPP 2.0.1 Certification:
- Seamless Multi-Vendor Compatibility: Fully compatible with OCPP 2.0.1-compliant EV chargers, enabling diverse hardware integration.
- Enhanced Security & Diagnostics: Supports advanced security protocols, data encryption, and robust network resilience.
- Open-Source Flexibility: Reduces costs while allowing for customization, scalability, and rapid deployment.
- Certified Foundation for Future Products: Any CSMS built using CitrineOS’s Operator UI automatically inherits OCA certification, ensuring compliance and security from day one.
“This certification is a significant step forward for open-source EV charging software,” said Thana Paris, Senior Engineering Lead & Director of Open Source at S44 Energy. “By meeting the highest standards for security, interoperability, and scalability, CitrineOS empowers charge point operators with a truly open, adaptable, and future-ready solution,” Paris added.
Unlock the Power of Certified Open-Source EV Charging
CitrineOS is drawing significant interest from charge point operators, utilities, and fleet operators evaluating open-source technology as a foundation for their EV charging solutions. With a growing community of contributors and industry engagement, the shift toward open, interoperable infrastructure is gaining momentum.
About S44 Energy
S44 Energy is a leader in custom EV charging software, to include open-source, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. As the creators of CitrineOS, the first open-source OCPP 2.0.1 CSMS, S44 Energy is committed to driving interoperability, security, and innovation in the electrification and e-mobility space.
About the Open Charge Alliance
The Open Charge Alliance (OCA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014. With members from all over the world we focus on open standards and improving the development of sustainable charging. OCA has the mission to foster global development, adoption, and compliance of communication protocols in the EV charging infrastructure and related standards through collaboration, education, testing, and certification.
