Fermata Energy Collaborates with NSF-Funded Research Team to Strengthen American Infrastructure through Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI)
2024年7月23日 - 8:47PM
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Fermata Energy is proud to announce its advisory role in a
prestigious three-year research initiative funded by the National
Science Foundation (NSF). The project, Electric Vehicle Integration
to power infrastructure by Behavioral, Economics, and
Sociotechnical modeling (E-VIBES), is led by an interdisciplinary
team at the University of Colorado-Denver, North Carolina State
University, Gettysburg College, and Colorado Smart Cities Alliance.
It aims to enhance the resilience and efficiency of America's
infrastructure through Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI) system
development.
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The Electric Vehicle Integration to power
infrastructure by Behavioral, Economic and Sociotechnical (E-VIBES)
modeling framework integrates social science and engineering
methods and models to analyze the development, design and
deployment of Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI). (Graphic: Business
Wire)
This NSF-funded research, under the Strengthening American
Infrastructure (SAI) program, seeks to transform how energy and
information flow between electric vehicles (EVs) and the electric
grid. Addressing the pressing issues of frequent power outages and
rising energy costs, this initiative leverages the potential of EVs
as backup power sources, cost-saving tools, and supports grid
stability and renewable energy integration.
Key Research Areas:
- Economic, Behavioral, and Technical Concepts: Developing
a comprehensive VGI system.
- User-Friendly VGI Services: Identifying pricing
mechanisms and institutional arrangements.
- Power Flow Studies: Ensuring the grid can handle VGI and
optimizing EV charging and discharging.
- Socio-Economic Disparities: Understanding consumer
willingness and equitable benefit distribution.
- Machine Learning and Data Analysis: Creating models to
predict VGI adoption and usage patterns.
Fermata Energy will provide expert guidance on the development
and implementation of VGI systems, ensuring that the project
benefits from cutting-edge industry insights and practical
experience. This collaboration enhances the potential for
real-world application and impact.
“The integration of electric vehicles into our energy grid is
poised to revolutionize energy management,” said Tony Posawatz, CEO
of Fermata Energy. “Our role in this research will ensure that
Vehicle-Grid Integration systems are not only innovative and
efficient but also accessible and beneficial to all, bridging
socio-economic gaps in energy access.”
This award, supported by the Directorate for Social, Behavioral,
and Economic (SBE) Sciences, reflects NSF's commitment to advancing
research with significant intellectual merit and broad societal
impacts.
“Collaborating with Fermata Energy has provided a vital link
between our research and real-world application,” said Serena Kim,
Project Co-Lead at North Carolina State University. “By leveraging
insights from V2X system users, owners, and potential adopters, we
are addressing critical challenges in energy pricing, EV ownership
costs, and regulatory frameworks to support the wider deployment of
V2X systems. This partnership allows us to develop solutions that
are not only technologically advanced but also sustainable and
equitable, ensuring a more resilient energy future for all
communities.”
Recent Announcements from Fermata Energy:
- Xcel Energy Partnership: Fermata Energy, Xcel Energy,
the City of Boulder, Colorado CarShare, and Boulder Housing
Partners launched a Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional
charging pilot at Boulder Housing Partners’ 30 Pearl development
and Molly's Spirits Lakeside facility. This project transforms
parked EVs into mobile power units, enhancing grid resilience,
reducing electric bills, and supporting local communities.
- California V2G Bus Project: The California Energy
Commission (CEC) awarded a $3 million grant to BorgWarner, Fermata
Energy, and Lion Electric for a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project with
American Transportation. This initiative uses electric school buses
to support grid reliability and provide emergency power, optimizing
charging and discharging with Fermata Energy's V2X software to
lower costs and support California's clean energy goals.
Fermata Energy continues to pioneer the integration of EVs with
the energy grid through its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology,
transforming parked EVs into valuable energy assets and
contributing to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid.
For more information, visit Fermata Energy's website.
About Fermata Energy
Fermata Energy is a leading platform services provider of
intelligent Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging
technology, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H),
and Vehicle-to-Building (V2B) solutions. The company was founded in
2010 to accelerate the adoption of bidirectional energy technology
solutions through inspiration and innovation. Fermata Energy’s
proprietary technology enables its customers to manage EVs as
distributed energy resources by selling excess energy stored in
parked EV batteries to offset costly peak demand charges. To learn
more about Fermata Energy, please visit https://fermataenergy.com/
and follow the company on LinkedIn.
About E-VIBES
E-VIBES is a US National Science Foundation-supported project
exploring how enhancing the exchange of energy and information
between electric vehicles (EVs) and the electric grid can benefit
people. E-VIBES’ framework integrates social science and
engineering methods and models to analyze the development, design,
and deployment of VGI.
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