06 December 2024
When the Electric Car Moves In – Coordinated Control of Heat Pumps and Electric Car Charging
There is an ongoing electrification of the Swedish society, bringing new challenges and opportunities for electricity use in our homes. One of the most exciting developments is the integration of electric cars into the household energy systems. Results from ongoing research by RISE show that homeowners in Sweden with heat pumps and electric cars can save significant costs per year through coordinated and optimized control of their heat pumps and car charging. This coordinated control can help reduce the strain on the power grid, while households avoid high peak tariffs and reduce their electricity costs.