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Demand response and vehicle-to-grid: Overview

Storing energy by changing when we use it

What this tile covers Storing energy by shifting when it is used: smart appliances, pre-cooling and parked EVs.

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  • Demand response
  • Vehicle-to-grid
  • Pre-heating, pre-cooling and timed water heaters

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