How EVs can boost America's aging grid with V2G
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- Electric vehicles (EVs) with V2G capability can send stored energy back to the grid during high demand, acting as a vast network of backup power.
- A new study co-authored by Ziyou Song from the University of Michigan emphasizes that while V2G is "100 percent helpful," it cannot fully resolve future EV charging demands without significant infrastructural improvements.
- Modeling for the San Francisco Bay Area suggests that proactively upgrading the power grid, including new transformers and transmission lines, is the most cost-effective approach to accommodate EV growth and enhance grid resilience for renewables.
Why it matters: Proactive grid upgrades are needed to prevent strain on the U.S. power system as EV adoption increases, ensuring stable energy supply.
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