Your Nissan electric vehicle becomes an energy provider

With Nissan Energy Share, the Japanese manufacturer transforms its cars into mobile energy storage units.

Starting March 1st, and initially only in Japan, Nissan will launch this service which integrates a proprietary energy management technology that autonomously controls the charging and discharging of electric vehicle batteries.

Primarily aimed at businesses, retailers, and municipalities, this service is designed to enable optimal energy management based on the needs and situation of clients. It offers a comprehensive service experience from system planning and construction to maintenance operations. Essentially, electric vehicle batteries now do much more than power vehicles. They are mobile energy storage units capable of directly supplying power to buildings.

Equipped with a connected charge-discharge controller, the system predicts the energy consumption of vehicles. It gathers real-time information on remaining battery charge as well as energy use in buildings and autonomously determines the optimal timing for charging and discharging.

The technology enables energy transfer and load peak shaving without compromising vehicle performance or comfort. When connected to solar panels, users can directly consume the renewable energy produced on-site, thereby contributing to decarbonization.

This device is actually a new evolution of V2H (Vehicle to Home) technologies, where the vehicle supplies power to the home, and especially V2G (Vehicle to Grid), where the vehicle can communicate directly with the grid.

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