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technology6 days ago•5 min saved

California’s Parked EVs Could Power the Grid with 9 GW via V2G by 2036

A new GridLab/Kevala/Energy and Environmental Economics study finds that enrolling 10% of California’s projected EVs in vehicle-to-grid programs by 2036 could yield about 9 GW for 12 hours (108 GWh), more than a third of the state’s long-duration storage target; the report argues for standardized, performance-based V2G programs and broader demand flexibility (EVs, home batteries, smart devices) to cut reliance on new plants and major grid upgrades, while noting current rules vary across utilities and that even one-way smart charging can help.

via Electrek|

#california #demand-flexibility #electric-vehicles

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

GM Energy bets on bidirectional charging and sodium-ion storage to stabilize the grid

GM Energy announces vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for its EVs and unveils sodium-ion batteries for grid storage, partnering with PG&E and DTE Energy to deploy V2G-capable vehicles by 2030 and collaborating with Peak Energy and Redwood Materials to expand grid-ready storage, aiming to reduce grid stress and costs, though cross-ecosystem interoperability remains a hurdle.

via Ars Technica|

#gm-energy #grid-storage #interoperability

technology3 months ago•59 min saved

Centuries-Long, Non-Toxic Water Battery Aims to Transform Grid Storage

Chinese researchers report a non-toxic aqueous battery using covalent organic polymers as the anode with a neutral water-based electrolyte, achieving an estimated 120,000 charge cycles—about 300 years—before replacement. The electrolytes are safe enough to dispose of directly in the environment, addressing toxicity concerns of water-based batteries, though energy density remains lower than lithium-ion. The technology could be well suited for large-scale grid storage where safety and longevity are prioritized.

via Live Science|

#aqueous-battery #covalent-organic-polymers #grid-storage

energy6 months ago•12 min saved

Tofu-Brine Water Battery Aims 120k Cycles, Outlasting Lithium-Ion by Decades

Researchers report a tofu-brine, water-based battery with organic electrodes and neutral electrolytes achieving 120,000+ cycles and non-flammability; if scalable, it could offer a cheaper, safer alternative for grid storage and backup power, potentially challenging lithium-ion, though energy density and real-world deployment remain to be proven.

via Interesting Engineering|

#eco-friendly #energy #energy-storage