V2G technologies get £30m boost from UK government

Mon 12 February 2018 View all news

The UK Government has invested £30 million in the development of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies that will enable electric vehicles to provide power to people’s homes. The scheme will determine how stored energy from electric vehicle batteries can be ‘borrowed’ by the electricity system before being recharged during off-peak periods.

Funding has been awarded to 21 V2G projects, to pay for research and design and development, with the aim of exploring and trialling both the technology itself and associated commercial opportunities.

Transport minister Jesse Norman said: “As the number of electric vehicles grows and their battery capabilities increase, there is a huge opportunity for them to make a significant contribution to a smart grid."

Eight projects won funding for feasibility studies:

  • Haven – Home as a virtual energy network, led by Upside Energy
  • V2GB – Vehicle to Grid Britain, led by Element Energy
  • The Smart Home Enabled Domestic Charge-point Solution led by Powervault
  • Blockchain enabled vehicle to local grid led by Agile Impressions
  • Western Isles consolidated V2G and RE Study led by Zero Carbon Marine
  • Integrated energy systems for commercial vehicles led by Flexible Power Systems
  • Badge – battery degradation for grid-connected electric vehicles led by AVL Powertrain UK
  • Project Envince  led by E-Car Club

Five groups won funding for collaborative research and design:

  • Universal modular vehicle-to-grid bi-directional on board charger with SiC technologies led by Dynex
  • Vehicle-to-Grid Intelligent controL (VIGIL) led by Nortech
  • V2G Rebound – Renewables bound for the grid led by Rolec
  • V2Street led by Upside Energy
  • GenDrive : Gamification for consumer engagement in V2G services led by Gengame

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