Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) to collaborate on a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology demonstration project in Delhi. The pilot project aims to showcase the way in which electric vehicles (EVs) can interact with the grid.

Aimed at reducing the carbon emission within the transportation and energy sectors, it will further explore the potential of EVs to provide essential grid services like frequency and voltage support, test viability as backup power sources during outages, and examine the impact of bi-directional charging.It will also test the feasibility of charging EVs with green electricity.

The initiative aligns wiith the objective of promoting sustainable energy solutions and fostering a future-ready, as it will help manage the power grids and integrate EVs seamlessly into the smart grid ecosystem. The project will not only showcase the technical capabilities of V2G but also explore its commercial viability, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future. 

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Central Electricity Authority and Tata Motors are observers of this demonstration project. The V2G technology partner is University of Delaware, USA. V2G compliant EVs would be launched in India soon.