16 EVs in Canberra provided backup power to the grid during a blackout in Victoria, Australia.
Electric vehicles (EVs) demonstrated their potential to support power grids during crises in a world-first Australian trial. During a blackout affecting 530,000 homes in Victoria, 16 EVs in Canberra detected the disruption and within seconds pumped power back into the grid. This vehicle-to-grid technology could help ease Australia's energy instability and provide an untapped resource for managing the national electricity market.
July 08, 2024
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