ALBAWABA - In a bid to strengthen the seamless integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into its power grid, China's National Development and Reform Commission has introduced a set of new regulations. The move comes as the popularity of EVs continues to rise, posing challenges to power grids when numerous users simultaneously charge their vehicles.
The commission's recent statement emphasizes the urgency of establishing the first set of technical standards governing the integration of new EVs into the national grid by the year 2025. Governments and stakeholders globally are actively seeking effective solutions to prevent potential overload on power grids.
Two noteworthy strategies highlighted in the statement include encouraging EV owners to charge during non-peak hours and exploring the concept of 'vehicle-to-grid' charging. The latter allows electric vehicle owners to sell excess power generated by their vehicle batteries back to the grid during peak demand periods.
While these strategies hold promise, analysts, such as Ryan Hledik from Brattle Group, caution that 'vehicle-to-grid' technology and related business ventures are still in their nascent stages. Despite this, China aims to implement over 50 pilot programs by 2025, particularly in regions with relatively mature conditions for vehicle-grid integration. These regions include the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, Beijing, Sichuan, and Chongqing.
China's proactive approach underscores its commitment to efficiently managing the surging power demand resulting from the growing EV market, demonstrating the nation's leadership in sustainable energy solutions.
