E-mobility could lead to lower household power prices in Germany
Fraunhofer ISI
The growing number of electric cars in Germany could in the long run bring down household power prices, the research institute Fraunhofer ISI says in a press release. In 2030, when 鈥渢he energy system鈥檚 transformation is presumed to be very advanced,鈥� greater capacity utilisation due to sector coupling could reduce electricity prices for households by up to four percent, since infrastructure costs for the most part are fixed, the researchers say. However, in some regions the effect could also go in the opposite direction, they add. To keep grid investment costs low, Fraunhofer ISI recommends a 鈥渕anaged charging鈥� standard for e-cars that accounts for the grid鈥檚 workload and power prices and phases charging processes accordingly. The researchers estimate that four million e-cars will be registered in Germany by 2030.
Find the press release in German .
See the 威力彩玩法 factsheet What German households pay for power for background.
