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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

The new capability helps users design optimal renewable energy and storage systems to reduce utility costs—especially demand charges—of electric vehicle charging. The solution is to co-locate renewables and storage with charging infrastructure.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

In the not-so-distant future, the batteries in millions of EVs can become an integral component of a renewable energy ecosystem. When wind and sun are plentiful, excess clean energy can be stored in the batteries of EVs that are parked and connected to smart chargers.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. We would make the following additional points: E-mobility, by definition, depends on affordable and reliable renewable electricity.

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The Future of Charging: Bidirectional V2G

MyEVOnline

Smart charging allows you to control your EV charging by connecting it to a smart device. Hence, you can manage the charging time and rate by using data connections between the smart charger and the EV. Just like V2G, the Vehicle to Home or V2H uses built-in converters in bidirectional chargers to convert AC to DC.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

While it was set to expire at the end of 2021, the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 renewed it for ten years. Plus, the energy is sourced from 100% renewable energy. Currently, they provide a rebate of up to $1,200 to eligible residential customers who install an EV charger at their residence.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is EV Smart Charging? Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver.