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> There is definitely enough energy and the grid can cope easily. https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/journey-to-net-zero-stories/can-grid-cope-extra-demand-e

by edent 3y ago

> There is definitely enough energy and the grid can cope easily. https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/journey-to-net-zero-stories/can-grid-cope-extra-demand-electric-cars https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/journey-to-net-zero-sto... You can see the grid investment at https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk/our-network/investing-in-our-network https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk/our-network/investing-in-our-... Chargers are a non-issue. Every EV can charge from a standard 13 amp socket. Plug it in overnight and you'll be full the next morning. Or, upgrade to a 7kW charger - which usually come as part of a new car purchase.

tuatoru 3y ago
The joy of 240V single phase.
mytailorisrich 3y ago
Right now in some areas there are restrictions on new housing because the grid is saturated, charging stations are delayed because the grid cannot cope, and renewable production projects are also delayed because the grid cannot take it. So, clearly the grid cannot cope. Then, is electricity production growing 2 digits a year? Nope. Yes, an EV can charge from a 13A socket, for people who have off-road parking... and anyway what happens when everyone plug their cars in the evening on a socket, or worse 7kW charger? The substation blows up... charging is a big issue, it is actually the issue. Charging stations delays because of grid: https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/07/24/uk-faces-ev-charger-grid-strain-delays-hamper-summer-plans/ https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/07/24/uk-faces-ev-charge... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/09/09/electric-cars-generators-national-grid-ev-charging/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/09/09/electric-car... Restrictions in West London because of grid: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/better-infrastructure/infrastructure-coordination/development-service/west-london-electricity-capacity-constraints https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/better-infra... Renewable projects delayed because of grid: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65500339 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65500339
- tzs 3y ago
  Don't substations there already deal with everyone plugging in a 13A load at the same time because of this [1]? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_pickup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_pickup

by edent 3y ago

tuatoru 3y ago

The joy of 240V single phase.

mytailorisrich 3y ago

Right now in some areas there are restrictions on new housing because the grid is saturated, charging stations are delayed because the grid cannot cope, and renewable production projects are also delayed because the grid cannot take it. So, clearly the grid cannot cope. Then, is electricity production growing 2 digits a year? Nope. Yes, an EV can charge from a 13A socket, for people who have off-road parking... and anyway what happens when everyone plug their cars in the evening on a socket, or worse 7kW charger? The substation blows up... charging is a big issue, it is actually the issue. Charging stations delays because of grid: https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/07/24/uk-faces-ev-charger-grid-strain-delays-hamper-summer-plans/ https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/07/24/uk-faces-ev-charge... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/09/09/electric-cars-generators-national-grid-ev-charging/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/09/09/electric-car... Restrictions in West London because of grid: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/better-infrastructure/infrastructure-coordination/development-service/west-london-electricity-capacity-constraints https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/better-infra... Renewable projects delayed because of grid: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65500339 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65500339

tzs 3y ago
Don't substations there already deal with everyone plugging in a 13A load at the same time because of this [1]? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_pickup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_pickup