ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on EV-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP).

Silicon Valley is one of the world’s data center hotspots, and utilities such as Silicon Valley Power are seeking innovative ways to quickly increase power supply to meet demand. At Nissan’s Advanced Technology Center in Silicon Valley, this pilot, which is part of ChargeScape and Leap’s broader California Virtual Power Plant, will use energy stored in EV batteries, managed by Fermata Energy’s bidirectional chargers, to export power during periods of grid strain.

“At Fermata Energy, we are demonstrating how V2X optimization can transform electric vehicles into intelligent grid resources,” said Hamza Lemsaddek, Chief Operating Officer, Fermata Energy. “By pairing our platform with bidirectional chargers, we’re proving that EVs can strengthen data center reliability, support utilities like Silicon Valley Power, and deliver real economic value back to drivers and communities.”

“Through this collaboration, we’re showcasing how electric vehicles can reinforce our communities’ electrical needs and deliver meaningful benefits to drivers,” said Rich Miller, VP of Vehicle Connected Services at Nissan North America.

“Integrating Nissan’s EV batteries into Silicon Valley Power’s grid is a crucial first step to shoring up long-term grid reliability and rewarding the EV drivers who are part of the solution,” said Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape.

Source: ChargeScape