# 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.

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/links/demand-response-and-vehicle-to-grid-and-distribution-grids-mini-grids-and-interconnectors/

[Demand response and vehicle-to-grid](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_demand_flex/) (energy) and [Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_distribution/) (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.