Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast Big leap forward for batteries on wheels
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Apr 11, 2025 Luke Jenner, COO of Essential Energy, dives into an innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial featuring an electric ute, highlighting its potential to reshape energy storage solutions. He discusses the urgent need for policies tackling transport emissions and the community's role in energy projects. The conversation also touches on electric vehicle challenges in Australia, including performance issues during outages, and the importance of integrating EVs to enhance grid efficiency and lower consumer costs. It's a look at how technology can drive a more sustainable future.
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Shifting Focus at Smart Energy Conference
- Smart Energy Conference attendees noticed a shift towards smarter energy topics.
- This included inverters, battery storage, vehicle-to-grid tech, and grid evolution discussions.
South Australia's Electric Bus Lag
- South Australia, a leader in renewable energy, has only one electric bus on its roads.
- This highlights the gap between renewable electricity generation and electric vehicle adoption in the region.
Coalition's Anti-Renewables Stance
- The Coalition's plan to scrap the National Vehicle Emission Standards (NVES) demonstrates their intent to obstruct progress.
- This, coupled with Queensland's decision to keep coal plants open despite a recent explosion at Callide, signals a disregard for renewable energy.