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Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has partnered with IIT Bombay to launch a pilot project on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, integrating electric vehicles into the power grid.
About V2G Technology:
- V2G enables Electric Vehicles (EVs) to send power back to the grid when not in use, turning EV batteries into decentralized energy storage devices.
- It involves two key functions:
- Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V): Power is transferred from the grid to charge the EV.
- Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): Power is sent from the EV back to the grid, making the vehicle a distributed energy source.
- Smart charging strategies optimize charging based on grid demand and renewable energy availability, enhancing grid stability and enabling renewable energy integration.
About the KSEB-IIT Bombay V2G Pilot Project:
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Applications of V2G:
- Grid Support: EVs can supply power back to the grid during high-demand periods, improving grid stability.
- Solar Energy Integration: V2G encourages charging during the day when solar power is abundant, and storing excess energy to supply the grid at night.
- Emergency Power Source: EVs can act as backup power during crises or natural disasters, providing electricity to communities.
| [UPSC 2024] Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles powered by hydrogen?
(a) Hydrogen peroxide (b) Hydronium (c) Oxygen (d) Water vapour * |
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