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

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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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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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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

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With legislation introduced last year mandating the installation of smart chargers, as standard, to all new property developments, the accessibility of domestic charging is quickly pushing range anxiety and public charge point availability issues into the history books.

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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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Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

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The renewable technology available to be able harness energy from the sun and wind means you can generate your own electricity without the need of the grid, in order to live, survive and keep your vehicles charged. The ability to move around would be more vital than ever in search of food, water and a place to hide.

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