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Rob Schwarzinger, CEO of SIG Energy North America, and Rich Reynoso, Director of Service, about vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and Signergy's bi-directional EV charging solutions. The discussion covered how SIG Energy's system scan charge electric vehicles using solar and grid power, and also discharge vehicle batteries to power homes during power outages or to provide grid services. Rob explained that while the hardware and software are ready for V2G functionality, they are currently limited to discharging approximately 75-80% of EVs due to manufacturer compliance with industry standards, with Quebec being the only region where they have received official utility approval for grid injection. The conversation also covered SIG Energy's modular battery systems ranging from 6kWh to 54kWh, their VPP (Virtual Power Plant) capabilities, and their development of self-developed meter collar technology for microgrid interconnect devices.
Topics Covered
Bidirectional DC charging
Modular battery systems
Solar energy storage
EV warranty concerns
OEM software blocking
Home energy management
Grid backup power
Quebec V2G approval
EV battery longevity
ISO 15118-20 standard
Meter collar switch
V2X = Vehicle to Everything
EV = Electric Vehicle discharging
V2H = Vehicle to Home
V2G = Vehicle to Grid
VPP = Virtual Power Plant
Reach out to Rob Schwarzinger and Rich Reynoso here:
Rob’s LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/robert-schwarzinger
Rich’s LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/rich-reynoso-iii
Website:
www.sigenergy.com/us/
Rich’s Email:
rich.reynoso@sigenergy.com
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