From Trials to Transition - A Decade of V2G Insights and a European Perspective

Recording of Friday, May 09, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2025 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 16:14 .

FfE Advances Bidirectional Charging and Electromobility with European Integration Projects

FfE, a research and consultancy firm in Berlin, has been engaged in electromobility field trials for over a decade. Initially focusing on basic technology and charging infrastructure since 2012, FfE's projects have evolved to include bidirectional charging management by 2019 with the adaptation of BMW i3s for testing. The focus later expanded to truck electrification involving gigawatt-level challenges distinct from passenger cars. Notably, the Jolt Unity project tested various use cases across Germany emphasizing interoperability among different brands. Current initiatives like Elina and Imadi explore inductive and dynamic active charging systems while Spirit E focuses on depot electrification for trucks enabling bidirectional charging. Project BDNX aims at achieving scalability through grid integration, system integration, and market integration over three years with ten partners. The European perspective evaluates nine use cases including PV self-consumption optimization during blackouts or peak shaving scenarios alongside market-oriented flexibility strategies influenced by dynamic tariffs or aggregator profit-optimizing portfolios. Despite advancements towards harmonization within Europe’s energy systems—highlighting potential cost reductions—the need remains significant regarding standardization efforts particularly concerning customer engagement technologies which are crucial yet underdeveloped compared against existing technical capabilities readying scaling opportunities further unlocking benefits ultimately fostering systemic growth beyond national borders into broader unified frameworks ensuring sustainable future developments leveraging bi-directional potentials effectively amidst ongoing transitions globally!

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Speaker

Jakob Zahler
Senior Research Associate
FfE

Talk of session: Bidirectional Charging: Best Practice in Europe

Companies and research institutions present pioneering projects on bidirectional charging in Europe. What challenges have been overcome? This session provides valuable insights into successful implementations and demonstrates how various stakeholders are driving the technology forward. Moderator: Roberto Russo, CEO, Future Mobility Consulting

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