Development of wireless vehicle-to-grid (V2G) for flexible resource utilization of autonomous vehicles

In the current global scenario where the adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing, if electric cars can efficiently utilize surplus power, they can play a role as a new flexible resource in microgrid distributed energy systems. This would maximize the efficiency of distributed energy systems, further activating the distribution of renewable energy. Additionally, the development of mobility with large-capacity batteries, such as electric shuttles with autonomous driving technology, is expected to function as mobile flexible resources, moving without the need for a driver. Furthermore, creation of value flows between autonomous vehicle owners, charging service providers, and grid operators could be enabled, allowing for consideration of business expansion in the power sector. Building a platform that seamlessly integrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems and power systems through Virtual Power Plants (VPP) and utilizing autonomous vehicle driving-related data for power market predictions are expected to create revenue models. To illustrate this, we introduce the upcoming demonstration project on wireless charging V2G-based autonomous shuttles in Korea's Energy Valley.