and Netherlands are leading in V2G adoption, compensating EV owners for supplying power during peak demand. California encourages participation in grid stability services.
India’s Status: Early stages, focusing on EV charging infrastructure. CEA has formed a committee on reverse charging. Current market structure not suited for V2G.
KSEB-IIT Bombay Project Goals: Assess EV’s ability to support the grid during peak demand when solar energy is unavailable.
Benefits for Utilities: Smart charging and V2G integration can turn EV charging from a challenge to an advantage. Encourages EV charging during high solar generation times.
Regulatory Changes Needed: Supportive changes are required to mainstream V2G in India, given the variable nature of renewable energy.
Decarbonization through RE: V2G enables EVs to act as a storage source for excess solar generation, which can be used at night, thus enabling decarbonization with RE.
Grid Stability: V2G can modulate EV battery power to reduce the impact of variable RE on the grid.