With smarter grids that support dynamic realtime pricing of electricy to end users, I think electric cars, home batteries and even appliances like fridges, refr

With smarter grids that support dynamic realtime pricing of electricy to end users, I think electric cars, home batteries and even appliances like fridges, refrigerators and washing machines can help balance supply and demand in the grids, using electricity, pausing consumption or pumping it back into the grid as needed. The UK government recently performed an industry consultation on this subject and has released a plan to: * remove barriers to smart technologies (such as storage and demand-side response) * enable smart homes and businesses * improve access to energy markets for new technologies and business models https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/upgrading-our-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/upgrading-our-ene...