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3rd May 2015 - Anna Chapman
Electric Vehicles (EVs) can revolutionise the existing infrastructure and manage the power variance of renewable energy such as wind and solar.
A major concern for utilities is when EV charging will apply load to the grid. People are most likely to charge their car at peak times, when they get home from work. This will have a serious impact on peak demand. EV charging can double a household’s electricity usage and strain the infrastructure.