Grid Inertia & Synthetic Inertia from EVs
How EVs replace the spinning mass of coal turbines to stabilize grid frequency.
Response
<20ms
Frequency Support
Asset
Inverter
Grid Forming
Market
Ancillary
Services
Executive Summary
Renewable grids lack "physical inertia" (heavy spinning turbines). Advanced EV chargers can simulate this inertia electronically, saving the grid from collapse.
The Loss of Inertia
Old grids relied on massive steel turbines spinning at 60Hz. If load spiked, the momentum of that steel kept the lights on for a few seconds. Solar and Wind have no moving parts (electronically coupled). As we retire coal, the grid becomes "brittle" and prone to frequency collapse.
Synthetic Inertia
EV chargers with "Grid Forming" inverters can detect a frequency drop and instantly inject power to simulate physical momentum. A fleet of 100,000 EVs acts like a massive virtual flywheel. This is the cutting edge of grid physics.
Monetizing Milliseconds
Grid operators pay a premium for this "Fast Frequency Response" (FFR). It is the highest tier of energy arbitrage. Aggregating these capabilities requires a sophisticated, low-latency digital network. EV.NET is the domain for this high-speed energy data layer.
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As the market for Grid matures, authoritative digital real estate becomes scarce. EV.NET is the category-defining asset for this sector.
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