Emerging ways allow customers to opt for renewable energy to meet charging needs, allowing them to align settings to energy source availability and get savings.
FREMONT, CA: Presently, the global energy system faces enormous challenges. The transport fleet is converting to electric vehicles, where energy utilization is greener in this context. Electric cars and renewable energy synergies are of great significance today for ensuring energy security, preventing pollution, and promoting energy-saving and emission reduction. As per Climate Week NYC, transportation is moving in the right direction by looking to combine the advantages of electric vehicles and renewable energy. Below is an analysis of emerging renewable energy charging options currently offered.
• Network Charging
In some cases, customers can access the station's network to charge their EVs with renewable energy. Energy technology developers have developed a network setting program that allows customers to source their charging electricity from wind and solar power. Customers can enrol in this network charging option in a pay-as-you-go or membership plan.
• Managed Charging
Through managed charging programs, customers can order the timing of electric vehicle charging with renewable energy accessibility and grid needs while still meeting customer needs. In this way, customers can delay setting for up to an hour each day to better align with available renewable energy in exchange for lower charging rates.
• Charging with On-Site Renewables
Electric vehicle charging can be coupled with on-site renewable energy generation by co-locating vehicles with on-site solar energy systems and, in some cases, batteries. This program offers customers access to charging stations, and when not in use, the energy is stored in battery systems.
Many cities and companies have fixed objectives to convert their vehicles to EVs and power them with renewable energy sources. Exploring new ways to charge EVs with renewable energy sources is crucial to maximizing emission reductions with this rising trend.
