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Demand response and vehicle-to-grid and Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors

Energy flows from distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors to demand response and vehicle-to-grid; energy flows from demand response and vehicle-to-grid to distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors.

Demand response and vehicle-to-grid (energy) and Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors (energy): 2 relationships.

How they are linked

1. Energy flow

Physical flow · Direct · Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors → Demand response and vehicle-to-grid

Smart meters and tariffs let networks shift flexible loads.

2. Energy flow

Physical flow · 30% of flow · Demand response and vehicle-to-grid → Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors

Shifting demand flattens peaks on local networks.

  • 30% of Demand response and vehicle-to-grid's energy goes this way

Built from the site data on production routes, energy flows, industry value chains, input-output tables and prices.