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- 1German regulator clears path for EV batteries to power homes and grid▼German regulator clears path for EV batteries to power homes and feed grid
Germany's energy regulator has approved rules allowing electric vehicle batteries to be used for home energy storage and to feed electricity back into the grid, according to a Reuters report. The decision opens the door for bidirectional charging, letting EV owners supply power to their homes or sell it to the network, a step with implications for grid stability and the wider energy transition.
- 2Dutch parliament demands bidirectional charging as standard for new EVs●De Tweede Kamer heeft met 113 stemmen een motie aangenomen die de regering vraagt bidirectioneel laden via het Europese
The Dutch Tweede Kamer has adopted a motion by 113 votes calling on the government to push bidirectional charging as a standard for new electric cars via the European action plan for electrification. With bidirectional charging, an electric car can not only draw power but also feed electricity back to the grid or a home. Supporters see it as a way to ease pressure on the power grid and make better use of renewable energy.