Its aim was to create an open application protocol which allows EV charging stations and central management systems from different vendors to communicate with each other.
It is in use by a large number of vendors of EV charging stations and central management systems all over the world.
The end result is a significant benefit to EV drivers as the charging station infrastructure expands.
[4] OCPP also makes it easier to create a large-scale, visible network that uses a range of different charging stations since there is a requirement for only one operating system.
Correct implementation of the OCPP Security guidelines can protect against some of the more common attack scenarios including server hijack, communications eavesdropping and charging station impersonation.
This certification program will help the EVSE manufactures & CSMS platform to exhibit a clear status of their OCPP implementation to their clients.
So far, OCA has selected three laboratories DNV-GL, KSGA and Dekra, which are present in North America, Europe and in Asia.
A list of OCPP certified companies and products can be found on the Open Charge Alliance (OCA) website,[6] or as a downloadable table here.