Automotive company Nissan presents vehicle-to-grid technology, which gives “power” to electric vehicle owners
Globally, high energy bills are taking a toll on consumers; but Nissan electric vehicle (EV) owners can benefit from using Vehicle-to-Grid technology (V2G). By connecting an all-electric Nissan LEAF or other bi-directional charging-enabled EV to a V2G charger, solar panel system owners will be able to:
- use the energy stored in batteries to power homes
- or use them to power companies during the night,
and then replenish it the following day with solar energy. In South Australia, winemaker Joseph Evans found himself faced with an annual electricity bill that had risen to AUD6,000 at his Barossa Valley vineyard, Ballycroft. Evans saw solar energy, V2G and his Nissan LEAF as the solution.
Details on Nissan’s Vehicle-to-Grid technology
When looking for an electric vehicle that met his sustainability intentions, Evans looked to the LEAF for its V2G capabilities. When Nissan offered him the chance to be the first private and residential customer to use this technology, he jumped at the opportunity; both for your personal needs and those of the winery. With his Nissan LEAF and the initial investment in a V2G charger and wall box integrated into his systemhe was ready to leave.
His system relies on a rooftop solar system to power his property during the day and his LEAF; and V2G, however, to power his home from dusk to dawn. Evans is able to make a profit by feeding excess energy back into the grid.
I went from an annual electricity bill of AUD6,000 to earning around $50 a week selling excess energy,
says the famous winemaker, who continues by stating:
Instead of paying for energy, I get paid.
Evans’ entrepreneurial approach is part of numerous trials in Australia, Africa, Europe, Japan and North America; places where Nissan is enabling V2G and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) charging with its EV models.
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V2X includes vehicle-to-home (V2H), vehicle-to-building (V2B) and V2G charging. It allows an electric vehicle’s battery to discharge energy into another sourcesuch as homes, businesses or even the electricity grid; and then recover the energy later by charging off the grid. This technology helps owners optimize energy bills and contributes to a more sustainable society. The 10-acre Evans Vineyard is one of the first pilot sites.
I wanted to be first in line for the installation of V2G,
dice Evans.
If your next car is going to be an electric vehicle, and it should be, make sure it has Vehicle-To-Grid technology, like the Nissan LEAF.
The power grid’s demand for energy varies significantly, which can lead to problems such as blackouts. V2G technology in the Nissan LEAF can provide power to help stabilize energy supply during peak and off-peak periods For Evans, a charging app on his phone allows him to charge or discharge his LEAF, helping to stabilize the power grid.
Realising Electric Vehicle Services
Ballycroft was part of a pilot programme, the Realizing Electric Vehicle Services (REVS) project. This saw the use of 51 Nissan LEAF EVs to test the technology and explore how it can support Australia’s energy infrastructure.
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