This means chargepoints must be able to be remotely accessed, and capable of receiving, interpreting and reacting to a signal. Smart charging can also reduce high peaks of electricity demands, minimising the cost of electric vehicles to the electricity system – and keeping costs down for consumers by encouraging off-peak charging.
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PwC Strategy&’s Powering Ahead report, written in conjunction with Energy UK, reveals that the UK’s EV stock reached 134,000 vehicles in 2017 – a 54% increase on 2016 figures.
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According to the network operator, customers and the wider EV industry have told electricity networks that they are strongly in favour of giving people choice about how and when they charge. Shift is hoping to answer questions such as how smart charging could unlock the financial, environmental and social benefits of customers charging their electric vehicle during off-peak hours.
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Smart charging will allow drivers to charge their vehicles at the lowest price, through time of use tariffs for example, and reduce potential impact of electric vehicles on the grid – further controlling network reinforcement costs. Standards will help make the most of the flexibility offered by EVs as energy storage and contribute to a smooth roll out that benefits consumers, the economy and the environment.
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OVO Energy, based in Bristol city centre and London, is one of just a few companies already using smart meters to offer innovative products, such as rewarding customers for charging their electric vehicles at off-peak times. These offers, made possible thanks to a smart meter, help customers use energy at times when there is less demand on the grid, in turn saving money on their bills.
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Ofgem’s stakeholder engagement (and consumer vulnerability) incentive is a reward only annual panel assessment which applies to all network companies, across gas and electricity in both distribution and transmission.
At the time of its launch, Electric Nation was the world’s largest home smart charging trial with 673 EV drivers taking part in the 18-month trial. Between them they provided data for more than a million charging records.
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Nissan and EDF Energy, the manufacturer’s long-term UK supplier, signed the new agreement in Paris earlier this month.
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