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New technology turns electric cars into home power sources in Slovenia
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New technology turns electric cars into home power sources in Slovenia

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New bidirectional charging technology, known as Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), allows electric cars to power homes, integrating them into the home energy system.
  • This technology enables electric vehicles to store excess solar energy generated during the day and supply it back to the house in the evening.
  • The MOON brand is introducing the BiDi Charger 11 DC, a wallbox charger supporting V2H, which will soon be available in Slovenia.

Electric cars are poised to become an integral part of the home energy ecosystem with the advent of bidirectional charging technology, specifically Vehicle-to-Home (V2H). This innovation allows electric vehicles not only to receive power but also to supply it back to a household, effectively transforming them into mobile energy storage units.

In practice, this means that the electric car is gradually gaining a new role. It is no longer just a means of transport, but can also become part of the broader home energy system.

— Article textDescribing the new role of electric cars with V2H technology.

The V2H concept is particularly beneficial for homes equipped with solar power systems. Excess electricity generated during sunny days can be stored in the electric car's battery. Later, when solar production decreases, such as in the evening, this stored energy can be channeled back into the house. This capability enhances self-consumption of generated solar power and improves the overall efficiency of the solar installation.

The technology Vehicle to Home (V2H) is no longer just a development concept.

— Article textHighlighting the practical application of V2H technology.

MOON, a brand in this sector, is set to launch its first bidirectional wallbox charger, the BiDi Charger 11 DC. This device supports the V2H concept and aims to seamlessly integrate electric vehicles, solar energy, and home energy management. The charger supports bidirectional power flow up to 11 kW and is designed for both domestic and commercial use.

Electric cars generally have significantly larger batteries than conventional home storage units. Therefore, a compatible vehicle can also represent an additional energy reserve for the home in certain cases.

— Article textExplaining the potential of electric car batteries as home energy reserves.

While V2H technology offers significant advantages for energy independence and efficient energy use, it's important to note that not all electric vehicles are compatible. The functionality requires specific vehicles that support bidirectional energy transfer and meet the necessary technical prerequisites. The MOON BiDi Charger 11 DC will soon be available in the Slovenian market, offering users of compatible electric vehicles a new way to manage their home energy.

The BiDi Charger 11 DC uses the electric car's battery as an energy storage for the house or building.

— Article textDescribing the function of the MOON BiDi Charger 11 DC.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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