Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: TH
Context: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and IIT Bombay have launched a pilot project to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, aiming to integrate Electric Vehicles (EVs) into the State’s power grid for enhanced renewable energy management.
About Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology:
• What is V2G Technology?
• Definition: V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) is a system where Electric Vehicles (EVs) communicate with the power grid to return stored energy, enabling two-way electricity flow. Developed by: The concept was first proposed in the late 1990s by Dr. Willett Kempton and researchers at the University of Delaware.
• Definition: V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) is a system where Electric Vehicles (EVs) communicate with the power grid to return stored energy, enabling two-way electricity flow.
• Developed by: The concept was first proposed in the late 1990s by Dr. Willett Kempton and researchers at the University of Delaware.
• How does V2G Work?
• Grid to Vehicle (G2V): EVs charge from the grid when electricity demand is low or renewable generation is high. Vehicle to Grid (V2G): When parked and connected, EVs can discharge power back to the grid during peak demand hours through bi-directional chargers. Smart Charging: Utilizes Time-of-Use (ToU) pricing to optimize charging during renewable energy surplus times and discharging during grid shortages.
• Grid to Vehicle (G2V): EVs charge from the grid when electricity demand is low or renewable generation is high.
• Vehicle to Grid (V2G): When parked and connected, EVs can discharge power back to the grid during peak demand hours through bi-directional chargers.
• Smart Charging: Utilizes Time-of-Use (ToU) pricing to optimize charging during renewable energy surplus times and discharging during grid shortages.
• Significance of V2G Technology
• Grid Stability: Supports grid balance by acting as distributed energy storage, especially during renewable energy fluctuations. Boosts Renewable Energy Use: Stores surplus solar and wind power for nighttime or cloudy periods. Energy Resilience: EVs can serve as emergency power sources during disasters. Economic Incentives: EV owners can earn by supplying electricity back to the grid, seen in models across Europe and the U.S. Decarbonization Push: Helps India align with its net-zero carbon emission target by 2070 by reducing reliance on fossil fuels for electricity needs.
• Grid Stability: Supports grid balance by acting as distributed energy storage, especially during renewable energy fluctuations.
• Boosts Renewable Energy Use: Stores surplus solar and wind power for nighttime or cloudy periods.
• Energy Resilience: EVs can serve as emergency power sources during disasters.
• Economic Incentives: EV owners can earn by supplying electricity back to the grid, seen in models across Europe and the U.S.
• Decarbonization Push: Helps India align with its net-zero carbon emission target by 2070 by reducing reliance on fossil fuels for electricity needs.