Configure an OCPP 2.1 CSMS to handle V2G bidirectional power transfer sessions using the BidirectionalChargingParameters functional block

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Verified steps

  1. Confirm both CSMS and charge point advertise and accept the 'BidirectionalCharging' functional block during the BootNotification / GetBaseReport exchange; the charge point must list it in its ReportedComponents.
  2. When the EV connects and ISO 15118-20 BPT use-case is selected, the charge point sends a NotifyEVChargingNeeds request containing a V2XChargingNeeds object (not the older ChargingNeeds object used for unidirectional sessions); parse the fields including departureTime, evTargetEnergyRequest, evMaxDischargeEnergy, and evMaxDischargePower.
  3. Respond with a SetChargingProfile request that includes a ChargingProfile with purpose 'TxDefaultProfile' and a ChargingSchedule whose chargingRateUnit is 'W'; negative power values in chargingSchedulePeriod entries signal discharge (export) — confirm the charge point firmware supports negative limits before sending.
  4. Monitor ongoing sessions via MeterValues notifications; the measurand 'Power.Active.Import' will report negative values during discharge intervals, and 'Energy.Active.Export.Register' tracks cumulative export energy.
  5. Send ClearChargingProfile or a new SetChargingProfile to adjust the discharge schedule in response to grid signals or market price changes during the session.
  6. Handle session termination: on StopTransaction (OCPP 2.0.1 terminology) or TransactionEvent with eventType 'Ended', reconcile energy import and export values separately for billing and settlement.

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