Nissan and E.ON have installed
successfully 20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers, as part of a test to
show how electric vehicles could play an active role in the future.
support the electricity grid in Britain and provide a profitable and
a sustainable solution for corporate vehicle fleets.
The V2G installation in the European
Nissan Technical Centre in Cranfield,
is the first large-scale trial of its kind, as part of the trials co-funded
by Innovate UK. The whole project will
test and demonstrate how the storage and distribution of electricity from
the batteries of company vehicles, can generate additional revenue for
the participating companies, as well as to support το Network
electrification
Having validated the technology
at Nissan's Cranfield facility, the project is expanding now with more participants for the test,
while planning includes the development of V2G chargers, for organisations across the UK.
V2G technology converts the
electric vehicles of Nissan to a comprehensive energy solution, ensuring
that their batteries they do not simply store
energy for movement, but they can also
offer the stored energy to a residential or commercial installation,
or even return it back to the network.
Vehicles can charge when the demand for energy is lower
or when renewable energy is available, reducing dependence
from energy production through fossil fuels, thereby giving the
V2G plays an active role in carbon reduction efforts.
Technology can also unleash
capacity in the electricity networks that distribute energy throughout the country.
In partnership with UK Power Networks, the trial will continue to explore
opportunities for customers to earn additional revenue from it, as a service.
Luke Ellis, Programme Director
V2G of E.ON UK, said: "Operating an electric vehicle fleet means
further contributing to the goal of net zero emissions, but also saving
money. The integration of V2G technology,
offers greater cost savings and the opportunity to earn additional
Revenue. The vehicles in your fleet, remaining
idle all night, or even during the working day, will
could have their batteries charged when demand is low, offering the stock of their energy when demand is high, but
Still broadcasting be charged and ready
for use when required."
Peter McDonald, Director of Corporate Affairs
Nissan Motor GB Sales, said: "We know that many organisations are not just considering the acquisition of electric vehicles,
but also consider their energy footprint, in a way that is world where electric vehicles are rapidly becoming
the rule. Nissan is partnering with E.ON on this exciting energy project.
infrastructure to accelerate V2G technology in the UK. Thanks to the
LEAF and e-NV200 that are V2G compatible, these EVs are ready for the
future."
The V2G package for participants
in the test will be offered at a subsidized price,
through grant funding from Innovate UK. Vehicles compatible with
the technology used in this project, are currently the
Nissan e-NV200 and Nissan LEAF2.
Apart from E.ON and
Nissan, the joint venture for the project of
V2G (known as e4Future) includes Newcastle University, the
Imperial College London, Northern Powergrid, UK Power Networks and
National Grid ESO. The V2G platform used in the test uses a
combination of the existing Virtual Power Plant software of E.ON, as well as a
functional charging system provided by Virta, an electrical partner of the Virta Electricity
mobility of E.ON.
In Greece, Nissan offers
the all-electric Nissan LEAF, e-NV200 and e-EVALIA which can now be purchased
by private individuals and professionals (taxis, urban deliveries, etc.) with significant incentives and benefits, in the context of
measures promoted by the Government for e-mobility. More information on
Nissan's all-electric models are available in the https://www.nissan.gr/vehicles/electric-vehicles.html
