Hydro One and Peak Power have announced the launch of a new pilot program to study the benefits of using electric vehicle (EV) charging technology to provide back-up electricity during power outages.
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) charging technology will be installed at the homes of program participants to test the ability of EVs to act as batteries and provide back-up electricity through simulated power interruptions. The pilot program will study how the technology can improve the reliability of Hydro One’s distribution system, stated a recent release.
The pilot program is funded in part by the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Grid Innovation Fund.
“As a leader in the integration of clean energy resources, we are making smart investments in our electricity system to enhance power resiliency,” said Jason Fitzsimmons, chief corporate affairs officer with Hydro One, in the release. “Our partnership with Peak Power and the IESO will help us explore how this technology can lower costs and improve service for our customers.”
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