This guide explains how to manage your participation in Monta's PowerBank program through the Monta Charge app.
What is PowerBank?
PowerBank helps stabilize the electricity grid by allowing Monta to briefly pause and resume your EV charging sessions during peak demand times.
Benefits:
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Contribute to grid stability and potentially prevent blackouts.
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Earn Monta credits for each kWh charged while participating.
How to Sign Up:
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Locate Charge Point: Open the Monta Charge app and find your charge point.
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Access Settings: Click on the settings icon for your charge point.
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Find PowerBank Tab: Look for a tab labeled "PowerBank" or similar.
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Review and Accept Terms: Carefully read and agree to the PowerBank Terms & Conditions.
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Join PowerBank: Click on the button to join the program.
How to View Earned Credits:
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Follow Steps 1 & 2: Locate your charge point and access its settings in the app.
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Open PowerBank Tab: Click on the "PowerBank" tab again.
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View Credits: Scroll down to see the number of Monta credits you've earned by charging while participating.
Additional Notes:
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You can earn up to 5 EUR per month per charge point (subject to change).
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Participating in PowerBank won't significantly impact your charging experience.
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Monta will automatically manage charging pauses and restarts.