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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

HOMER Energy by UL, a global developer of energy modeling software, announced that HOMER Grid , software for designing grid-tied distributed energy projects, can now model how hybrid systems power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. 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

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging.

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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

Driivz

EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

Participants are rewarded for their willingness to be flexible in their energy use in response to grid conditions or peak hours, while utilities gain a more reliable grid, avoid outages, and defer investments in additional generation capacity. What is the purpose of Demand Side Response? What is a Demand Response event?

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Day or Night: When is the Best Time to Charge Your EV?

Blink Charging

One of the first questions many people ask themselves when they get an electric vehicle (EV) is: When should I charge it? A Level 2 charger – which makes up the majority of public chargers – will probably take just a few hours to charge your battery. The alternative is to use a “smartcharger like our HQ 200.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

The grand gesture: give the gift of an electric vehicle this holiday season. If a car is on your list this year, make it an electric vehicle (EV) and give the gift of sustainable driving. While it can be as simple as plugging the car into the outlet, you can do much more with a smart charger.