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UK publishes EV smart charging plan

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Among those receiving funding through the V2X (Vehicle to Everything) Innovation Program for prototype hardware, software and business models, are: £229,000 to a project led by Otaski Energy Solutions (Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) to develop a smart street lamppost capable of charging electric vehicles and sharing power back to the grid.

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What is EV Smart Charging?

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McKinsey Research shows that unmanaged, load-increases from EV-charging-power-demand may eventually push local transformers beyond their capacity, requiring expensive infrastructure upgrades. EV smart charging ensures the safe delivery of power to EVs without compromising on delivering electricity to offices, campuses and homes.

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

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The same approach can balance the flow of power between chargers at a workplace or destination, where cars are parked for relatively long time periods, to avoid grid overload during peak energy use. In the not-so-distant future, the batteries in millions of EVs can become an integral component of a renewable energy ecosystem.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 1

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The power needs of electric vehicles (EVs) will exceed grid capacity, requiring costly upgrades to both the grid infrastructure and electricity generation capability. . and Europe are experimenting with EVs as a grid balancing resource today, and they will play a critical role in the maturation of this approach.

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What is V2X?

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V2X, meaning vehicle-to-everything, is the overarching term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations. How is V2X Different from Smart Charging? . EVs with V2H can power an entire home during a utility outage.

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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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and the Tokyo Institute of Technology are developing a smart charging system to exploit wind power produced at night to charge electric vehicles. Power companies buy windmill electricity generated during the daytime and resell it to households, factories and buildings. Mitsubishi Corp.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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Fleet operators using smart energy management can reduce energy costs by deferring all but the most necessary charging to non-peak times when prices are lower and adjusting power going to vehicles to avoid penalties. Then use that stored energy to charge EVs during peak times.

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