V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) offers the possibility of using the battery capacity of electric vehicles (EVs). This technology allows EVs to not only charge from the grid but also discharge their stored energy back to the grid or to other devices, like a home. To help understand the scale of the potential opportunity, the Electric Vehicle Database claims the “battery usable” for EV’s has an “Average 71.2 kWh”
We have two presenters, Darren Fitzpatrick from Ausgrid , and Sam Evans – The Electric Viking. Between them, they can cover
-How bi-directional electric vehicle (EV ) charging can influence how the grid operates, and how grid operators are preparing.
-How bi-directional EV charging changes the electric vehicle user’s experience.
– And how the entire electricity market can benefit from bidirectional EV charging.
-Senior Development Manager | EV Charging Infrastructure | Distributed Services & Plus ES
The presentation will look at V2G topologies, architectures, and the elements of a successful V2G ecosystem. It will then discuss recent industry developments and the role V2G can play in helping the grid. Finally, it will confer how customers will connect their system to Ausgrid’s network.
Below are related background resources, adjacent to Darren’s presentation topic.
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(EV news channel) YouTube.
detailed description TBC
Some specimens of Sam’s videos about V2G.
Darren Fitzpatrick has over 15 years of experience in electricity distribution, after starting his career as a qualified accountant. He is now the Senior Development Manager for the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure team in Ausgrid. Darren combines his financial skills with a passion for sustainable innovation and hands-on work in the energy sector. He is committed to promoting electric transport and is always looking for new ways to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles, aiming to create a greener future.
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