TSEP#92 Power Sector Accelerating E-Mobility: Can Utilities turn EVs into a Grid Asset?
A tremendous increase in electric vehicles is expected in the next few years, which will have an impact on the power grid. By the end of the decade, 65 million EVs are expected to drive on Europe’s roads, up from less than 5 million today. How will the spread of electromobility change the demand for electricity? What consequences will this have for the stability of the electricity grids? Can smart managed charging itself perhaps even contribute to a reliable power supply with renewable energies? We talk about these questions with Bruce Douglas. He is Director Business Development & Communications at Eurelectric, the federation of the European electricity industry. Timeline: 03.00: How will EV penetration develop and how will this impact the electricity grid by 2030? 10.40: What’s the upside of Vehicle2Grid to stabilize the grid? 17.35: How can consumers be motivated and brought on board 24.28: What about IT security? Could charging columns become a target for cyberattacks? Questions or suggestions? Then send us an email to podcast@thesmartere.com