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may help Electric cars Significantly in stabilizing power networks by re-pumping electricity into them, in addition to providing assistance in the field of development Renewable energyAccording to a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature.
The shift towards renewable energies such as wind and solar energy is essential to combating climate warming. However, these energies that produce electricity intermittently need to develop electricity storage capabilities in the short term (a few hours).
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, which is currently under development, allows electric cars to store energy when there is a large amount of electricity available, and then pump it back through the same device when the grid lacks electricity.
With the spread of electric cars, the demand for such energy storage can be met by 2030 in most countries, says researcher Qingyan Xu of Leiden University in the Netherlands.
By 2050, the batteries might hold 32 to 62 terawatts of electricity, more than the storage needs projected by the International Renewable Energy Agency.
“The use of electric vehicles to store electricity will reduce the demand for energy storage, mitigate the climate consequences related to the production of storage equipment, in addition to increasing the flexibility of the electricity grid and the integration of renewable energies,” Xu said.
The researcher expected limited participation of drivers of V2G-equipped electric cars, as long as these cycles can slightly reduce battery life.
Qu stressed that this use is “important”, while the authorities can “play a prominent role in this regard by approving incentive measures”, such as providing small sums for individuals who connect their cars to the station and share electricity, or obliging companies to make their cars connected to the station.
The study included data for the Chinese, European, American and Indian markets, while taking into account several factors such as different battery technologies, distances traveled by cars or average temperatures that affect battery life.
Several companies, including Hyundai and Renault, have started testing vehicles equipped with V2G, and some Tesla cars are already equipped with this system.
(AFP)
