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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 1 year ago

The rapid adoption of EVs is forcing China to explore Virtual Power Plants. These integrate people's batteries into the national grid and allow them to sell electricity at times of high demand.

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The rapid adoption of EVs is forcing China to explore Virtual Power Plants. These integrate people's batteries into the national grid and allow them to sell electricity at times of high demand.

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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 1 year ago
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Why China’s EV ambitions need virtual power plants
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This technology can let millions of electric vehicles feed electricity back to the grid when necessary, helping China deal with extreme weathers and power shortages.
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    It’s a really great idea, tbh. Why not give back to your local grid any energy you’re not using. Works well for everyone then.

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