Energy providers could have the option to switch off home EV charging stations remotely to reduce pressure on Queensland's electricity grid.
Section 8 of the QECM proposes that EV charging equipment may be limited or switched off by operators Ergon Energy and Energex if it has an output of more than 20 amps-a standard domestic single-phase EV charger uses 32 amps.
Peaksmart gives households a cash rebate; in return, the operator can turn off air conditioners remotely during peak operating times to reduce pressure on the energy grid.
The large-scale roll-out of such programs has been earmarked as a potential catalyst to close down coal-fired power stations faster-amid the net zero push-and to, instead, adopt more intermittent renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and battery.
Confidence Towards Net Zero's Viability is Low: MP. Federal Nationals MP Keith Pitt, himself an electrical engineer, says a proposal to use demand management on EV charging reveals that operators have little confidence the grid can handle the uptake of electric cars expected in the push towards net zero.
Further, the government is also pushing to expand the charging network, aiming for 100,000 for businesses, 3.8 million chargers in households, and 1,800 publicly available fast chargers.
"Further, such measures are unlikely to be completely effective for consumers or the system, as consumers may look to workarounds that circumvent giving DNSPs control. For example, through disincentivising the use of EV chargers, consumers may just use regular power points."
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