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Vehicle-to-grid response to a frequency contingency in a national grid

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vehicle-to-grid technology enables electric vehicles to contribute their large, high-power batteries to power systems reserves. Here we report the first demonstration of a fleet of vehicles discharging to support system security after a frequency contingency in a national grid. Our results highlight the potential of vehicle-to-grid, with vehicles discharging within 6 s of the contingency event, and shortcomings, with vehicles recommencing charging before the power system had fully recovered.

Source: npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport

DOI: 10.1038/s44333-024-00010-8

Authors: Bjorn C. P. Sturmberg, Lahiru Hapuarachchi, Laura Jones, Kathryn Lucas-Healey, Justus van Biljon

Institution: Australian National University

Language: English

Topic: Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,590