PARIS - Veolia (Paris:VIE), the UK's largest operator of waste collection fleets, has announced plans to fully electrify its vehicles in the country by 2040, in a move aimed at contributing to energy security and supporting the national grid. The company revealed its strategy during the "Deep Dive Energy" event in London, where it also introduced a pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
Veolia's innovative V2G technology will allow its fleet of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to supply power back to the grid, potentially providing about 200 megawatts of flexible power capacity each day. This amount is comparable to the evening peak energy demand of more than 150,000 UK homes.
The company's first trial phase has been successfully completed, with two specially designed bi-directional vehicles delivering 110 kilowatts of energy, enough to power 110 households for over two hours during peak evening hours. Veolia is now set to expand these trials on the streets of Westminster.
To power its fleet, Veolia will utilize local decarbonizing energy from its own waste-to-energy plants, thus creating a sustainable loop. The Landmann Way vehicle depot in North London will be powered by low-carbon electricity from the SELCHP plant, exemplifying this approach.
Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, highlighted the importance of innovation in local decarbonizing energy and the necessity for a collective shift in mindset regarding energy production, distribution, and consumption. Gavin Graveson, Senior Executive Vice President of Veolia Northern Europe Zone, emphasized the role of flexibility in enhancing the UK's energy security and supporting the transition to a more sustainable market.
The project involves collaboration with Turbo Power Systems, Magnetic Systems Technology, Fuuse, and technology provider Advantics.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement from Veolia.
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