Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration
Using electric vehicles as flexible, mobile storage for grid services.
Bidirectional chargers allow EVs to provide peak shaving, frequency regulation, and backup power. At scale, fleets of parked vehicles form a massive distributed battery that can stabilize renewables-heavy grids and support critical infrastructure during blackouts.
Technology Readiness Level
6
Demonstrated
Impact
4
High
Investment
4
High
Category
Hardware
Physical infrastructure, equipment, and devices.
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