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Old 09-04-2007, 06:59 AM
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Default Re: Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

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Originally Posted by Tochatihu View Post
As V2G goes around again in the media, I'd like to emphasize that the 'to grid' part requires an inverter with a sine waveform that is synchronized with the system. This is not typically achieved with 1 kw inverter on the Prius' 12 volt system (as Bob has done), or with larger inverters on the Prius' high voltage system (as Richard Factor has done).

This is not to dispute the obvious value of a Prius supplying 110 vac. But if somebody someday connects their Prius to the grid without attending to this matter, I fear that they will let all the magic smoke out. That would be a shame.
Actually it should be isolated from the grid and used only for local house power . . . not to the pole. One of the problems disaster crews face is the risk of a line being powered by a home generator. They don't need that hazard.

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