Holland makes its power network intelligent

Arnhem (Netherlands), 20 October 2016

A problem of renewable energies as we know is that wind and Sun at specific times deliver much power to other little. This is the power supply that is not on such tips, problems. Audi wants to cache the surplus electricity in the form of "E-gas" (methane from the reaction of electrolytically produced hydrogen and CO2). However, should the Dutch project "living lab smart charging" flow directly into the batteries of electric cars.

Use renewable energy tips

First, the Association sponsored by the Government from companies, universities, authorities and utilities wants to provide as many intelligent charging stations. All new stations should be smart-charging capable, the rest can be retrofitted. Smart charging means that charge the batteries with regenerative peak energy. Owners of electric cars can achieve this with a specially programmed app and make even more money.

Vehicle to grid: The car as a cache

Also the "vehicle to grid" technology is tested in Utrecht in cooperation with Renault: electric cars are recharged with solar panels and feed electricity back into the grid when no sun is shining. Whether through preferred use of peak energy, or with "Vehicle to Grid": the ultimate goal of the Dutch project is that one day all Dutch electric cars exclusively with energy from the Sun and wind to drive. (sl)

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