Ireland links EV fleet depots to grid flexibility markets

A first-of-its-kind Irish project connects EV fleet depots directly to electricity flexibility markets, shifting charging away from periods of grid stress. The pilot covers 211 vehicles and 181 charging points across An Post sites in Cork and Galway and a DHL site in Dublin, with up to 0.5 MW of flexible demand.

• 211 EVs and 181 charging points across pilot sites
• Up to 0.5 MW of flexible demand for EirGrid markets
• Participants include An Post and DHL Express Ireland
• Partners: VIOTAS, Mitsui Ireland, ESB, eStation, The Mobility House