V2G Workshop: Technology, Standards, and Interoperability
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is coming. Now we need to scale it.
QualityLogic’s V2G Workshop equips utilities, EV manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, and policy stakeholders with the technology standardization knowledge to make informed decisions as V2G moves from pilot to scale. From the latest global standards and grid code requirements to interoperability testing frameworks and real-world testbeds, this workshop cuts through the complexity.
Why V2G, and Why Now
The global energy transition is accelerating, requiring seamless interoperability between electric utilities, the transportation sector, and distributed smart energy systems. Electric vehicle batteries represent one of the most promising, and complex, opportunities to improve the carbon footprint and efficiency of two of the world’s largest industries simultaneously.
The scale of the opportunity is significant. EPRI has estimated that total EV battery capacity in the US will equal the country’s coincident peak load (~700 GW) by 2035. QualityLogic’s own analysis of available research suggests that V2G-AC in the US alone could contribute tens of gigawatts in storage capacity and grid support services.
An EU-wide estimate is about €22 billion per year by 2040 in avoided power-system costs from V2G, with more than €100 billion cumulative savings from 2030–2040. In Australia, enX estimates that usable EV fleet storage capacity will exceed three times total NEM storage capacity by 2050 –at a fraction of the capital cost of large-scale storage.
Achieving this potential is arguably the most complex integration of a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) that modern energy technology is tackling. Scaling V2G successfully requires a sophisticated combination of emerging technologies, standards (many still in development), evolving policy and business drivers, and rigorous interoperability.
This workshop gives participants a practical, comprehensive grounding in the technology and standards it takes to participate in the emerging V2G economy so they can make informed decisions about what, when, and how to invest.
What You Will Learn
Participants will leave this workshop with practical knowledge across the full V2G landscape, including:
- The current state of V2G standardization and technology development across key global markets (North America, EU, and beyond)
- A deep dive into the key standards that are emerging for both V2G-DC and V2G-AC including protocols and safety requirements and standards
- Achieving end-end V2G ecosystem-wide interoperability between EV, EVSE, CMS and Utility/DSO operations
- The role of testing, certification, and interoperability test events in maturing a scalable V2G industry
- The components of a V2G end-to-end test system, the state of interoperability, and when utilities can realistically begin implementing V2G at scale
- An overview of policy and business drivers– federal, state, and utility-side – that creates the platform and incentives for scalable V2G deployment
Workshops Offered as Private, Public, or Individual Basis
- Private workshops dedicated to a single organization’s team
- Public workshops open to participants from multiple companies
- Virtual delivery via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, spread across multiple sessions to fit your schedule
- On-site training available on a case-by-case basis
- Other smart energy training is also available from QualityLogic. Visit our smart energy training page for details.
Workshop Agenda
- Module 1 – Scaling Global V2G: Global opportunity overview; why scalability is the defining challenge
- Module 2 – Technologies for V2G: DC and AC bidirectional EVSEs and EVs; grid support inverters in EVs and EVSEs
- Module 3 – Standards Landscape: North American grid codes, EVSE-EV comms, V2G-DC and V2G-AC standards; EU equivalents; other global standards
- Module 4 – Regulatory & Business Landscape: V2G Drivers: Legislative and regulatory policy; utility business drivers; EV industry drivers; pilots vs. scale
- Module 5 – Interoperability: Definition and importance; grid code and safety compliance; conformance; test & certification (V2G-DC, V2G-AC, comms); testbeds; certification labs; test automation tools
- Module 6 – Summary: V2G-specific cybersecurity issues; key takeaways and Q&A
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for professionals across the V2G ecosystem, including:
- Electric utilities evaluating V2G integration timelines and investment priorities
- EV and EVSE manufacturers navigating certification and standards compliance
- Charging infrastructure providers planning for bidirectional capability
- Standards and policy professionals working on V2G standards and frameworks
- Testing and certification labs building V2G test capabilities
- Technology vendors developing grid-side inverters, communications systems, or test tools
Learn More
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