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    Ongoing trial to explore the potential of V2G EV charging using low cost technology

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    This innovative approach could integrate electric vehicles into the electricity grid and promote sustainable energy practices. Credit: Gulf MG/Shutterstock.

    A pioneering project in the UK, called V2VNY, is underway to explore the potential of vehicle-to-network (V2G) technology in workplace charging settings.

    This project investigates the use of more affordable AC (alternating current) chargers, which could greatly reduce the cost of V2G charging for EV drivers as well as businesses, as opposed to direct current (DC) options.

    V2G technology allows electric vehicles (EVs) to release stored energy back into the grid during peak periods, providing an efficient way to reduce energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.

    The V2VNY project aims to showcase the commercial potential of V2G, making it a more viable option for businesses, fleet owners, EV drivers alike.

    Installations of the first AC V2G chargers have now been completed in the trial.

    This innovative approach could transform the future of energy management, integrating electric vehicles into the electric grid and promoting sustainable energy practices.

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    Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging allows electric vehicles to both take power from the grid and return it. By charging during peak hours when electricity prices are lower and feeding power back to the grid during peak demand periods, fleet and building owners can realize significant savings on electricity costs.

    The V2VNY project is also investigating the transfer of energy from electric vehicles to buildings and other vehicles under its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) initiative.

    Until now, V2G charging has been limited to electric vehicles equipped with CHAdeMO (DC) technology, such as the Nissan LEAF.

    Almost all the latest electric vehicles now use CCS (DC) charging technology instead of CHAdeMO. Standards are in place to ensure that CCS technology will be compatible with V2G by 2025.

    However, the V2VNY sample uses AC bi-directional charging technology instead of DC, with the innovative charger syncing to the grid.

    Because the AC solution is more efficient at low power levels, it is more suitable for V2G applications in workplace and home environments.

    The V2VNY project is led by Hangar 19 in collaboration with CrowdCharge and DriveElectric.

    Other project partners include Electric Corby, Oxfordshire County Council, GridBeyond and JLR, who are providing prototype electric vehicles for the trial.

    Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and delivered by Innovate UK, the V2VNY Phase 2 project is a component of the V2X Innovation Programme.

    This innovation program is part of the Innovation for Flexibility Programme, which has a funding allocation of up to £65m from the £1bn net zero innovation portfolio.


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