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Can a Volvo car battery be used as an energy supply?

Alexander Petrofski, the new head of Volvo Cars Energy Solutions, says: “With bi-directional charging, you can use your car battery as an extra energy supply, for example to provide power to your home, other electric devices or another electric Volvo car.

Does Volvo energy have a battery storage system?

Volvo Energy recently installed an E-STOR system at its facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, where it’s being used to test and review its response rate to the Swedish grid. Development of the first prototype battery storage system using Volvo EV batteries is expected to begin later this year.

What is Volvo Cars energy solutions?

Over time, we anticipate Volvo Cars Energy Solutions will generate significant new revenues from energy-related products and services every year, as well as new products not previously offered by Volvo Cars. In doing so, Energy Solutions is set to add value to our core business, our customers’ daily lives and the environment.

How much electricity does a Volvo car use?

Volvo Cars engineers have calculated that the total battery capacity of the on-road fleet of electric Volvo Cars will reach around 50 GWh by mid-decade. While these cars will use several TWh in electricity each year, this energy consumption is flexible and can be moved in time via smart charging.

Does Volvo have a home charging system?

The Swedish automaker plans its own charging hardware, as well as energy storage for the home. Volvo is launching a new business unit focused on charging solutions as well as home energy storage and transfer.

Why is Volvo launching a new EV business?

Volvo’s new business is being called a move to capitalize on the potential offer by EVs for charging users’ homes and the grid to help support the transition to a smarter, more sustainable and more efficient energy grid.