Vehicle-to-grid

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/vehicle-to-grid

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key grid services provided?Demand response, peak shaving, frequency regulation, and support for renewable energy integration
2. What is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and how can it help my home?V2G lets a parked electric car send power back to the house or the whole town. It helps keep lights on and makes the power system stronger.
3. Why do electric cars charge at night and give power during the day?Charging at night uses cheaper electricity, and giving power during busy times helps the power grid and can earn money for the owner.

Distributed Energy Resource (DER): A power generation or storage system located near the point of consumption, like EV batteries.
Demand Response: Changes in electricity usage by consumers from their normal consumption patterns in response to price or reliability signals.
Ancillary Services: Services necessary to support the reliable operation of the power grid, such as frequency control.