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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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If an unexpected event on the grid causes a rapid drop in the AC frequency, the charging system will stop charging, providing a grid “shock absorber.” The prototypes include Bluetooth wireless connectivity for data streaming and local control functions. —Alec Brooks, chief technology officer of AeroVironment’s EES business.

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What is Demand Response?

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What is a Demand Response event? When a utility or grid operator anticipates that energy demand will exceed energy supply, it will declare a DR event and directly ask participants to reduce their energy demand during specified hours. Alternatively, a utility can designate peak time during which customers are asked to reduce energy use.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

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Unmanaged EV charging is when charge points connect to the grid without any connection to management software. When EVs are plugged into unmanaged chargers, the charging session begins immediately and electricity flows to the vehicle at the maximum rate at which it can be drawn from the grid.