This is a far easier problem and solution than building a nuclear reactor. And it’s utilizing something (EVs) that we need anyway so improved utilization of resources.
It’s worth noting other companies in the UK are offerings V2G tariffs so this isn’t innovation it’s keeping up with competitors. And teh UK has a lot of Wind so access to storage during peak demand or low wind days is becoming important already.
Probably a good move by Tesla. I’ve been on team EV for a decade and hope V2G works out. But I’ve yet to see a convincing argument that it will work as the main storage method.
Ok this is interesting. Do you have a source for this figure? You are saying that 1.3 million EVs would be enough to support the UK were it to transition to wind + solar entirely (my initial question)?
This is a far easier problem and solution than building a nuclear reactor. And it’s utilizing something (EVs) that we need anyway so improved utilization of resources.
@rusticus @penitentOne
Tesla buys UK energy company (see below)
It’s worth noting other companies in the UK are offerings V2G tariffs so this isn’t innovation it’s keeping up with competitors. And teh UK has a lot of Wind so access to storage during peak demand or low wind days is becoming important already.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/12/elon-musk-tesla-electric-supplier-britain
Probably a good move by Tesla. I’ve been on team EV for a decade and hope V2G works out. But I’ve yet to see a convincing argument that it will work as the main storage method.
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Ok this is interesting. Do you have a source for this figure? You are saying that 1.3 million EVs would be enough to support the UK were it to transition to wind + solar entirely (my initial question)?
@penitentOne
1.3m EV could store 1.3million x 50kwh = 65gwh
The UK uses 28gwh on an average day
It seems to add up quite well. These guys looked at it.
https://octopusev.com/powerloop