Innovation Segment : Non-storage EV components

Innovation Insights

V2G demonstration - EVs as virtual power plant

Japan

The project aims to build a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system and through this a business model that utilizes the electricity storage capabilities of multiple EV/PHEVs to regulate power demand and supply between the grid and electric vehicles.

Japan is promoting the adoption and expansion of renewable energy sources as a measure to reduce greenhouse gases. However, the rapid adoption of solar power and other renewable sources has made apparent a number of problems that impact the stable running of the power grid, including the fluctuations in output and the generation of surplus power that renewable sources can cause.

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Innovation themes: A Demonstrator Project for A Virtual Power Plant Utilizing Consumer Energy Resources,  V2G technology that utilizes large numbers of EV/PHEVs; upgrading of related systems; Ensuring grid stability is compatible with EV/PHEV mobility needs.

Relevant for

  • Automobile engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Microelectronics engineer
  • Telecommunications engineer
  • Material sciences professional

Innovation sector

  • Electrical engineering
  • Electronics & communications
  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy storage
  • Power engineering

Domain

Energy Efficiency

Energy storage

Sustainable transport

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry