Vehicle-to-Home
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) is a technology that enables electric vehicles (EVs) to supply power from their batteries to a home or building, acting as a mobile energy storage system. It allows bidirectional energy flow, where the EV can charge from the grid or discharge to power household appliances during outages or peak demand periods. This concept supports energy resilience, load management, and integration of renewable energy sources like solar panels.
Developers should learn about V2H to build applications for smart grids, energy management systems, and EV charging infrastructure, particularly in contexts requiring backup power, cost savings through time-of-use optimization, or sustainability goals. Use cases include home energy management software, EV charger firmware, and grid-balancing algorithms that leverage vehicle batteries as distributed energy resources.