Although electric vehicle (EV) sales are likely to remain flat this year due to COVID-19’s impact on the economy, the strong long-term outlook for EV sales will create challenges for the electric grid, Utility Dive reports. Newer vehicles will increase stress on the grid “due to their larger batteries and capacity for faster charging,” according to the article. Rhombus Energy Solutions CEO Rick Sander said “[i]ntegrating energy storage with vehicle-to-grid capable chargers and smart [energy management system] solutions” will be one effective mitigation strategy. Consulting firm Guidehouse said mobile chargers deployed by a van or other mobile units will provide a flexible approach to meet demand. Mobile and temporary EV charging “will grow from 0.5% to 2% of the charging market by 2030,” according to Guidehouse. For more, read the full article.
Energy storage, mobile chargers will “tackle grid challenges” from EV adoption
