- A new report says electricity companies could replace on-demand gas and lithium-ion batteries at less than 10% of their cost with VPPs (Virtual Power Plants) - decentralized networks of EV batteries, solar rooftop, and smart light/heat meters. https://www.brattle.com/real-reliability/ 13 comments futurology
- 20 million EVs by 2030 will cost $75-125 billion in infrastructure investments, 60-90 TWh additional consumption annually, and 20-40 GW of additional generation. Only half will be supplied by renewable energy sources. All of the cost will be added to utility rates, including 12% rate of return. https://www.brattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/19421_brattle_-_opportunities_for_the_electricity_industry_in_ev_transition_-_final.pdf 152 comments futurology