{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Grid Connections","title":"Lew Cox","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1ef768d3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3428,"description":"SummaryIn this conversation, Lew Cox, Senior Director of Business Development for X-Charge, discusses the benefits and implementation of microgrids and battery-integrated EV charging solutions. He explains that microgrids are localized communities of generation, storage, and distribution that provide self-sufficiency and grid support. Cox highlights the role of batteries in smoothing out peak loads and enabling grid independence. He also discusses the potential of vehicle-to-grid technology and the importance of profitability in EV charging projects. The conversation also touches on the North American Charging Standard and the impact of the Investment Tax Credit on battery-integrated projects. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges and opportunities of implementing solar and EV charging, the types of customers interested in EV charging infrastructure, the potential for commercial EV usage, the impact of DC fast charging on battery degradation, the future of the EV industry, and the cost and scalability of EV charging infrastructure.TakeawaysMicrogrids are localized communities of generation, storage, and distribution that provide self-sufficiency and grid support.Batteries play a crucial role in smoothing out peak loads and enabling grid independence in microgrid systems.Vehicle-to-grid technology allows for the use of EV batteries as resources to support the grid and increase profitability.The North American Charging Standard and battery-integrated EV charging solutions offer more options and flexibility for EV charging infrastructure.The Investment Tax Credit (IRA) has had a positive impact on battery-integrated projects by reducing capital expenditure and increasing competitiveness. Price has been the main challenge for solar and EV charging implementations.Optimizing existing sites and adding solar, batteries, and technologies that work on 208V can increase profitability.Differentiating EV charging infrastructure for specific customer types,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vihpXJgM8tBfgC-cGn-7MChMApLrH8jdbBzKULCUplw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExNTYwLzE2MDA1/OTI1NDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}