Published on: January 28, 2025 / update from: January 29, 2025 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
Ford electric car as a power memory via bidirectional charging with the E3/DC home power plant-Image: Ford/E3/DC
E-mobility with added value: Ford as a storage solution for your PV system
The electric car as a power plant: how Ford drives the energy transition ahead
The Ford electrical models offer an innovative solution for the energy transition: they can be used as a memory expansion for buildings with an E3/DC domestic power plant. This technology of the bidirectional shop enables excess energy to store the in -house photovoltaic system in the vehicle and to release it back to the battery in the home power plant if necessary.
Ford Explorer and Capri as a flexible energy storage
The partnership between Ford and E3/DC marks a milestone in the decentralized energy supply. With the new EDison V2H charging solution, electric vehicles are seamlessly integrated into the energy management of houses. The electrical models Ford Explorer and Capri are specially equipped for bidirectional DC shop. This technology extends the uses of the in -house solar energy and actively supports the energy transition.
Oliver Adrian, Head of European Charging & Energy Strategy and Go-to Market, explains: “We deliberately equipped the Ford Explorer and our new Capri with the possibility of bidirectional charging, because we consider this technology to be an important pillar of future-proof energy supply. With the help of this technology, even more energy can be used from renewable sources. The large batteries of our modern electric models are ideal as a buffer memory. "
Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink, CEO of Hageenergy GmbH and founder of the brand E3/DC, emphasizes about the upcoming start of the collaboration with Ford: “We see the DC bidirectional loading as a decisive extension of the domestic workers concept and as the key to one day and round Decentralized energy transition functioning around the year. "
How does bidirectional shop work?
The concept is simple but effective: the photovoltaic system on the roof generates solar energy, which is first saved in the battery of the domestic power plant. As soon as this battery is full, the excess energy is transferred to the battery of the electric vehicle. The vehicle therefore acts as a mobile energy storage. In the event of energy supplies in the house - for example at night or with a low solar yield - the stored energy from the vehicle battery can be fed back into the domestic power plant.
The large capacity of the vehicle battery offers additional safety, especially in the event of network failures. “Due to the bidirectional shop, electric vehicles also have an important function at a standstill. They serve as an additional memory for renewable energies and help to flexibly adapt the power supply to the need, ”explains Piepenbrink.
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Technical details and advantages
The EDison V2H charging solution consists of the bidirectional DC charging station Edison Connect and the DC/DC converter Edison Power. These components enable direct communication between the vehicle and the domestic power plant. The installation is carried out by specially trained specialist partners of E3/DC.
For the high -voltage batteries of the Ford Explorer and Capri, which have a capacity of 77 to 79 kWh, an adjustable discharge limit of at least 20 percent applies. As a result, the vehicle remains ready to drive at any time.
With the combination of a new domestic power plant S10 E Compact and Edison V2H technology, users can maximize their own consumption of solar energy and at the same time relieve the power grids.
Another advantage is the active use of dynamic electricity tariffs:
- In times of low electricity prices or high availability of wind energy, the vehicle battery can be loaded in a targeted manner.
- In phases of high electricity prices or low solar yields, the stored energy is used in the house.
This not only reduces energy costs, but also stabilizes the networks by intercepting load tips.
Step into a sustainable future
Bidirectional shop is an important step towards a decentralized, sustainable energy supply. The possibility of using the large batteries of electric vehicles as a buffer memory is a bowl for better integration of renewable energies in the power supply.
Ford and E3/DC are pursuing a clear vision: "Our electric models are not only means of transportation, but also a central component of a future -proof energy management," says Adrian. The partnership not only includes Germany, but also Austria and Switzerland and will be expanded in the future.
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Future prospects and innovations
An exciting future field is the forecast -based shop. Weather data and electricity price developments are used to optimally control loading and unloading processes. For example, with predicted sunshine, the battery can be partially unloaded at night in order to make room for the expected solar energy.
In addition, smart home energy systems can be networked with other applications such as intelligent household appliances or heating systems in the future. This creates fully integrated energy management that increases comfort and at the same time increases efficiency.
The role of politics and society
In order to fully exploit the potential of the bidirectional shop, clear legal framework conditions are required. Currently there are still hurdles when integrating into existing power grids and when setting up rear feeding. Close cooperation between automotive manufacturers, energy companies and governments is necessary to overcome these obstacles.
At the same time, it is important to sensitize the population to this new technology. A broad acceptance and the willingness to invest in such systems are crucial for your success. With informative campaigns and funding programs, consumers can be motivated to use the advantages of bidirectional shop.
Networked energy: use the power of electric cars and domestic power plants
Bidirectional shops with the Ford electric models and the E3/DC home power plant is more than a technical innovation. It is a crucial step towards sustainable and decentralized energy supply. The combination of electromobility and renewable energies offers enormous potential, both for the individual and for society as a whole.
The large battery capacity of modern electric vehicles not only enables cost -effective use of self -generated solar energy, but also makes an important contribution to the stability of the power grids. With innovative technologies such as the forecasted shop, energy management becomes even more intelligent and flexible.
The cooperation between Ford and E3/DC shows how companies can take on a pioneering role in the energy transition through cooperation. It is to be hoped that other manufacturers and energy companies will follow this example and work together on a sustainable future.
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