A pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charger using alternating current (AC) instead of the more common direct current (DC) has been installed at a Denbighshire County Council fleet depot. This installation is part of the Vehicle 2 Volume Energy Yield (V2VNY) project — a UK-first pilot aiming to make V2G charging more affordable and accessible for homes and workplaces.
Key Highlights
Charger Type: AC-based bi-directional EV charger (cheaper and simpler than DC models).
Location: Denbighshire County Council fleet depot.
Fleet Size: Over 400 vehicles, with 100+ already electric.
Project Lead: Engineering firm Hangar19.
Partners: CrowdCharge, DriveElectric, Electric Corby, Oxfordshire County Council, JLR, and Grid Beyond.
What Makes It Innovative
Bi-directional Charging: EVs can both charge from and supply power back to the grid.
Lower Cost & Scalable: AC chargers are more affordable and suitable for residential and commercial use.
Grid Resilience: V2G can stabilize the national grid by using EV batteries as backup storage.
Potential Benefits
Cost savings for EV owners and local authorities.
Increased energy flexibility during peak demand periods.
Support for the UK’s net-zero and electrification goals.
This installation positions Denbighshire as a leader in green fleet innovation, while also showcasing the practical future of decentralized energy systems.
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