Could electric BMWs stabilise the grid? - Energy Live News
Could electric BMWs stabilise the grid? EV batteries will become energy storage units to deliver electricity to the grid when needed in a pilot research project Image: testing / Shutterstock The largest grid operator in the Netherlands and Germany TenneT has launched a pilot research project to investigate the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) in supporting grid stability. Nearly 20 BMW i3 EVs have been handed over to private customers and a further 30 cars will be given to commercial fleet users in the next few weeks. The tests will link the vehicles with charging infrastructure and gri...