Reimagined Energy Podcast: Sharing in the Benefits of Distributed Energy Resources
July 22, 2024
Ed Cullinan, from Nova Scotia Power, joins the Reimagined Energy Podcast to discuss the Smart Grid Nova Scotia project and its goal of integrating distributed energy resources into the energy system.
The project included pilot programs such as battery storage, community solar gardens, and EV smart charging. The key findings, which showed that distributed energy resources can improve affordability, reliability, and environmental performance, were a significant milestone. The exploration of bi-directional charging, where electric vehicles can discharge electricity back to the grid, was also a key part of the project. Smart Grid Nova Scotia’s success has paved the way for future programming that benefits both the utility and the customers.
Takeaways
- The Smart Grid Nova Scotia project aimed to integrate distributed energy resources into the energy system.
- Pilot programs on battery storage, community solar gardens, EV smart charging, and more were conducted.
- Key findings showed that distributed energy resources can improve affordability, reliability, and environmental performance.
- Bi-directional charging, where electric vehicles can discharge electricity back to the grid, was explored.
- The project’s success has paved the way for future programming that benefits both the utility and the customers.
