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supporting system stability and, in some cases, creating a revenue opportunity for the owner. However, it’ s the most complex system since users need a V2G compatible vehicle and charger, there must be network rules in place, and retail offers have to be aligned.
Australia’ s National Vehicle-Grid Network
One of the biggest developments in bi-directional charging is the launch of the Vehicle-Grid Network( VGN) in 2025. It’ s Australia’ s national collaboration focused on electric vehicle-to-grid integration. It also brings sectors together and provide trusted educational resources to help accelerate deployment while maximising benefits for both consumers and the grid.
The project is led by the University of Technology Sydney, through Climate-KIC Australia and the Institute for Sustainable Futures, with RACE for 2030 CRC as a project partner. It is backed by $ 1.09 million from ARENA, with a total project cost of $ 2.37 million, and runs under ARENA’ s Driving the Nation Program. The project began on 1 December 2025 and is due to run through to 23 November 2029.
Industry participants include vehicle and charger OEMs, distributed network service providers, retailers, technology and service providers, peak bodies, non-profit organisations and government bodies.
Through industry roundtables and working groups, the VGN aims to:
• Align industry, government, and researchers on shared priorities
• Support interoperability and standards
• Address commercial and regulatory barriers; and
• Build capability through trusted information, events, educational resources, and practical tools.
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