Open Source Software: Caldera Charge: Innovating EV Charging Infrastructure Simulation for Grid Efficiency and Sustainability

Caldera Charge: Innovating EV Charging Infrastructure Simulation for Grid Efficiency and Sustainability As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly prevalent, the imperative for sophisticated charging infrastructure and intelligent grid management intensifies. Caldera Charge is an advanced simulation platform uniquely designed to explore these challenges, offering critical insights into EV charging's grid impact and fostering innovative charging solutions. The surge in electric vehicle adoption introduces a complex new dynamic to energy consumption, significantly affecting our electrical grids. Before Caldera Charge, a holistic tool to model the interplay between EV charging infrastructure and grid performance was missing, creating a barrier to developing effective strategies to sustain