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Published Jan 27, 2023

The journey to monetizing distributed energy resources | Catalyst with Shayle Kann

Shayle Kann and Mathew Sachs delve into the journey of monetizing distributed energy resources by examining the evolution of demand response systems, the integration of electric vehicles in grid services, and the impact of regulatory frameworks like FERC Order 2222. They explore the economic and technical challenges in transitioning residential devices into automated, grid-responsive assets and the potential future of grid-interactive vehicles.
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  • EV Load

    Electric vehicles (EVs) are emerging as a significant component of distributed energy resources (DERs), particularly through controllable load applications like V1G. and discuss how EV chargers, rather than the vehicles themselves, connect to the grid and can act as demand response tools by shifting charging times or even injecting power back into the grid 1. This approach is already being implemented, especially in fleet management, such as school buses, where V1G helps manage the increased load from EVs 2.

    V1G will help EV solve the problem that EVs create.

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    The potential for growth in this area is significant, with expectations that grid services will more than triple by 2030, largely driven by EVs 2.

       

    V2G Future

    The future of bidirectional charging, or V2G, presents both opportunities and challenges for integrating EVs into the grid. highlights that while V1G is already in use, V2G could provide additional value by replacing older, dirtier energy sources with clean peaking flexibility 2. However, there are hurdles such as manufacturer warranties and dynamic grid requirements that need to be addressed 1.

    We believe grid services in total will triple and get to around 100 gigawatts.

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    Despite these challenges, the exponential growth of DERs, including EVs, suggests a promising future for V2G as part of a broader energy strategy 3.

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