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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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Colorado to launch smart-charging pilot program as it prepares for EVs

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As it prepares to launch an electric-car mandate in coming years, Colorado is working to learn how electric cars can help it move to a more renewable energy grid.

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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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Hendy announces electrifying new partnership with myenergi

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The myenergi zappi is a smart EV charger with a difference. Not only does it operate as a standard EV charger, but also features optional charging modes to utilise 100% self-generated renewable energy from a customer’s home. For more information about Hendy Group, visit www.hendy.co.uk.

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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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myenergi partners with cinch to further accelerate EV adoption

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zappi is a smart charger with a difference. Grid-compatible as standard, it also has optional charging modes capable of utilising 100% green energy generated by consumers’ own renewable power. Available to purchase through the cinch website, drivers can expect to see savings of up to £280 on both tethered and untethered models.

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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.