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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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Under normal conditions, this stabilizing technology will be particularly important as the power grid is expected to rely more and more on variable renewable resources such as wind and solar technologies. These technologies will result in a triple-win.

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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

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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. UL, a global safety science leader, acquired HOMER Energy in December 2019.

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Charge when it’s cheap with myenergi and Intelligent Octopus Go

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The UK’s original smart charger just got smarter The world’s first solar-compatible smart electric vehicle charger, the zappi from myenergi, can now integrate with Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, enabling EV drivers to minimise their home charging costs with access to six hours of low-cost energy every night.

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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. It enables bi-directional charging and the two-way flow of energy between EVs, smart chargers, and the grid.

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What is Demand Response?

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However, with the growth in renewable energy sources , utilities are exploring demand flexibility aimed at increasing consumption at times when solar or wind energy is abundant. EV owners can install smart chargers at home and capture savings through participating in a utility’s Demand Response program for EV charging.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

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Unlike gas-powered cars or hybrids, zero-emission EVs run entirely on electricity. And with the increase in sustainable power generation, EVs will someday run on 100% renewable energy. Sustainable gifts for the home: smart EV charging and smart meters. Smart electricity meters work in a similar way.

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ConnectDER and Siemens Partner to offer a simple and clever solution for Level 2 charging installations  

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The company says it has some 15,000 collars installed nationwide for solar applications. ConnectDER (pronounced kuh-nek-ter) is a young company that currently offers a solution to a similar problem that some homeowners face when installing solar panels. And so our solar product got off the ground. EVs were just on the horizon.