Unincorporated ACT, ACT initiates first electric vehicle-to-grid pilot in Australia
Unincorporated ACT, ACT Vehicle-to-Grid Pilot
Fifty Nissan LEAF EVs joined the ACT fleet as part of Realising Electric Vehicle to Grid Services (REVS). Each EV features a bidirectional charger that sends excess power back to the national grid when parked. EVs can help regulate grid supply during demand spikes with 70% of vehicle time spent connected to chargers. Future iterations of REVS may also reward fleet owners for supporting the grid. ACT officials hope that REVS can help the government achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is putting US$1.66 million into a vehicle-to-grid trial to demonstrate how electric vehicles can provide grid ancillary services. The REVS research and industry consortium hopes to show how EVs can generate revenue for fleet owners.
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