SSEN seeks responses to consultation on managed EV charging to support plug-in vehicle uptake
Fri 14 October 2016
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Partners in the Smart EV project are seeking responses from stakeholders to a consultation aimed at better understanding how market mechanisms could work to facilitate the uptake of a technical solution (such as demand side response) to enable controlled plug-in vehicle uptake on electricity networks.
A key part of this project is to present the engineering options to a set of stakeholders, and seek opinions as to the most viable for all concerned. The project will then move towards a single viable solution which is backed by stakeholders. Input from as many relevant stakeholders as possible is needed – charging point manufacturers, installers, PIV manufacturers, policy makers, and others involved in the supply chain.
Evidence shows that there is a lack of electricity network capacity to support the forecast increase in plug in electric vehicles (PIVs); this would traditionally require expensive, disruptive and timely network reinforcement. This is a potential barrier to PIV uptake that could impact the automotive supply chain.
The Smart EV project is hosted by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), and delivered by EA Technology. It is endorsed by all six GB Distribution Network Operators and has the support of the UK Government. This is a unique opportunity to help inform and direct a standard mechanism to facilitate controlled PIV uptake that will work with people, PIVs and products.
Further details about the Smart EV Consultation are available here. The consultation opened on 12 October 2016. The consultation closes at midnight on 16 December 2016. (All information supplied in response to this consultation will be used solely for the Smart EV project and not for any other purpose.)
Meanwhile, the LowCVP and EA Technology have also announced the launch of a New EV Network (EVN) Group which will bring together key stakeholders from the low carbon automotive and electricity supply sectors with the aim of ensuring that rapid electric vehicle uptake is not constrained by its impacts on the UK’s power grid. (See LowCVP news story.)
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