EVs - Grid Overload?

Описание: Could the switch to EVs result in power cuts and limited electricity supply from the additional demand? Could the grid fail us as a result of the number of EVs charging? In this video, I aim to investigate that possibility, and therefore answer the question.

This is the latest in a series of videos sharing my knowledge and experience with electric cars. EVs have improved immensely over the last few years, and we are at a point where I think the majority of people can make the switch to electric.

00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - The risk
01:33 - Information sources
01:44 - 2025 demand
02:20 - The duck curve
03:20 - 2025 peak demand
03:59 - When EVs charge
04:28 - Available capacity
05:08 - Is this enough?
08:26 - Is there a problem?
08:44 - Was 2025 unusual?
10:20 - Proven capability
10:55 - Recalculating
11:29 - Additional demand
12:10 - Available supply
13:35 - Transmission upgrades
14:28 - DNO upgrades
15:27 - Summary

UK Electricity Usage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_...

Settlement Periods
https://www.elexon.co.uk/bsc/glossary...
https://www.elexon.co.uk/bsc/settlement/

Historical Electricity Usage
https://www.gov.uk/government/statist...
https://bmrs.elexon.co.uk/generation-...

Energy Use Projections
https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/...

Average UK EV Mileage
https://www.gov.uk/government/statist...
https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

Contracts for Difference - Allocation Round 7
https://www.cfdallocationround.uk/new...
https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...

The Great Grid Upgrade
https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-grea...
https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/de...

DNO Upgrade Projects
https://www.energynetworks.org/custom...
https://www.powergenadvancement.com/p...
https://www.ssen.co.uk/about-ssen/our...

The aim of my channel is to provide knowledge and plain speaking about the transition we all face. I hope you will join me for other videos on the move towards a renewable energy future. I will be covering plenty more about EVs, but will also be sharing my experiences as I look into energy generation and electric heating.