This is excellent. Yes, it will still need to draw from the grid, especially in winter. But having planned and integrated EV charging and local batteries, operating in combination as demand flexibility to prevent power use spikes, is the way forward to integrate local renewables.
"New all-electric town in Kent strikes deal to supply power back to the grid"
Otterpool Park’s 8,500 homes will run on solar power and batteries.
In total, the town will have about 34 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, and one communal grid-scale battery for every 300 homes.
New all-electric town in Kent strikes deal to supply power back to the grid
Otterpool Park’s 8,500 homes will run on solar power and batteries – with enough renewable energy to help keep lights on elsewhere
