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These Electric School Buses Are on Their Way to Save the Grid
May 16, 2024
Exploring the transition to electric school buses for grid support, including Vehicle to Grid Technology. Discussing the importance of energy storage in grids with renewables and the potential of EV batteries for grid support.
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- Electric school buses with Vehicle to Grid technology provide energy storage and grid support.
- V2G programs have potential for widespread adoption in various vehicle fleets, despite battery life concerns.
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Electric School Buses Revolutionizing Grid Energy Storage
In a groundbreaking initiative, 74 electric school buses equipped with Vehicle to Grid Technology (V to G) are being utilized to revolutionize energy storage on the grid. These buses, operated by a startup called ZUM, not only transport special needs students in a quiet and clean manner but also serve as an innovative solution to store and provide surplus energy back to the grid. With their predictable daily schedules and large batteries, the buses strategically charge during peak solar energy hours and discharge to the grid during high demand times, offering a reliable and efficient energy management system.
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