Overview

Technical Specifications & Safety

Technical Specifications & Safety

To address utility concerns about “losing control” or “frying the lines”:

Feature	Requirement	Why it works
Grid Primacy	“Smart Inverters” (UL 1741-SB) are mandatory.	They automatically cut solar/battery export if they detect the local grid voltage getting too high, preventing line damage.
Storm Watch	“Override Protocol”	If the National Weather Service issues a severe storm warning, the Utility Control is automatically suspended, and batteries charge to 100% to prepare for the blackout.
Warranty Protection	“Cycle Cap”	The utility contract is limited to ~50 full discharge cycles per year to prevent degrading the homeowner’s battery life prematurely.

Implementation Roadmap

Phase 1: The Pilot (Months 1-12)

Fleet Audit: Identify municipal vehicles (buses/trucks) suitable for a V2G pilot.
Tariff Filing: Utility files a new “BYOD Tariff” with the regulator, establishing the $850/kW rebate structure.

Phase 2: The Residential Rollout (Months 12-24)

Marketing: Launch “Battery Bonus” campaign.
V2G Charger Incentive: Offer an extra $500 rebate for homeowners who install a bidirectional EV charger instead of a standard one.

Phase 3: The Virtual Plant (Year 2+)

Market Integration: The aggregated batteries are officially bid into the wholesale market as a “Capacity Resource,” earning revenue that pays back the initial rebates.