Sunverge Energy and ENGIE have deployed a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) virtual power plant (VPP) for Flinders University’s electric vehicle business fleet in Australia.
The project, developed by ENGIE, includes Wallbox Quasar bi-directional EV charging systems. The project was aimed at demonstrating the commercial application of bi-directional EV smart charging systems for fleet electrification, microgrid operations and wholesale market participation.
“We’re very excited to partner with Flinders University and Sunverge on this groundbreaking and innovative project,” said Greg Schumann, Director of Transport & Green Mobility, ENGIE Australia & New Zealand. “This V2G VPP showcases the flexibility and reliability that V2X services can provide for fleet operators and grid operators alike.”
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The project uses Sunverge’s DER control, orchestration, and aggregation platform to operate in the AEMO market as a multi-service VPP.
The South Australian Government’s EV Smart Charging and V2G Trials Program provided funding for the project.
“The electrification of fleets promises to not only decarbonize much of the transportation sector, but also provide new sources of value for fleet operators and the electric grid through the control, optimization and aggregation of DERs, in this case fleet of electric vehicle batteries and solar energy,” said Martin Milani, CEO of Sunverge. “As government, businesses, and other organizations continue to electrify large fleets, this project demonstrates the commercial potential of aggregating and utilizing this new and game changing source of DERs.”
