• • • PANEL BUILDING • • • During the day, when solar energy is abundant,
EVs can charge up using excess solar power. Later, when solar power generation drops, the energy stored in EV batteries can be used by the vehicle itself or discharged back to the grid to help smooth out energy supply. This reduces the need for energy curtailment and ensures more efficient use of solar power. Many utilities and EV charging stations offer
time-of-use pricing, which means electricity is cheaper during times of low demand or high renewable generation, like midday when solar power is abundant. EV owners can set their vehicles to charge during these low-cost periods, which often align with peak solar energy production. With advancements in smart charging technology, EVs can be charged in a way that optimises grid stability. Smart chargers can communicate with the grid to determine the best times to charge based on renewable energy availability. This ensures that EVs are charged when solar energy is most plentiful, reducing strain on the grid and improving the integration of renewable energy.
The opportunity EVs running on solar-powered electricity provide a cleaner alternative to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. If solar power grows at the same pace as EV adoption, it could help decarbonise not only the electricity grid but also
the transportation sector, which is a major contributor to global emissions. Globally, the transportation sector is responsible
for approximately 24 per cent of total carbon dioxide emissions. Road transport (cars, trucks, buses) is the largest contributor, responsible for nearly 75 per cent of total transport emissions. In the DACH region, transport contributes between 20 to 32 per cent of each country’s total carbon emissions, with road transport being the primary source. Each country is taking steps to reduce emissions through electrification, public transport and alternative fuels, but achieving substantial
reductions in transport emissions remains a challenge due to rising vehicle numbers and increased freight traffic. In this region, increasing uptake of solar power,
even if it leads to issues such as curtailment in the short run, will undoubtedly be a key part of the solution in providing green modes of transport. Specifically, by pairing EVs with solar power and thinking about how we introduce the two technologies synergistically, we can significantly reduce the carbon emissions produced by road transport.
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