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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. First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces the electricity costs for all ratepayers.

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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

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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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What is Demand Response?

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The goal is to reduce demand for electricity in order to prevent outages and damage to the grid infrastructure or to avoid having to bring idle generation resources online, particularly if those resources are coal-burning generators. Or they can agree to let the utility control when the charger provides electricity to the EV.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

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Sustainability, or “going green,” is the responsible use of environmental resources so that future generations will have enough to meet their needs. 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.

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

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

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Explore This List of Helpful Resources for EV Charging Rebates and Incentives. 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. EV Charging Incentives from the Federal Government.

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The Future of Charging: Bidirectional V2G

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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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