V2G-Quests
Vehicle to Grid for Equitable Zero-Emission Transitions in Positive Energy Districts
- Category
- Project
- Call
- DUT Call 2022
- Duration
- –
- Project coordinator
- Delft University of Technology
V2G-QUESTS tackles the dual challenge of achieving zero-emission transport and balancing renewable energy in urban districts. Specifically, it addresses how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology—using EVs as mobile storage—can support energy flexibility in Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). The project emphasizes equity by focusing on disadvantaged neighborhoods, where electric vehicle adoption is currently low.
Key research questions include: How can V2G be optimized for local grids? What social, behavioral, legal, and governance barriers must be overcome? And how can low-income citizens access and benefit from V2G?
V2G-QUESTS develops a multidisciplinary methodology combining optimization models, citizen engagement, behavioral analysis, legal frameworks, and simulation tools. The project is implemented across three diverse European districts—Aveiro (PT), Utrecht (NL), and Tartu (EE)—to reflect varied socio-economic and spatial contexts. Through co-creation, surveys, simulations, and regulatory analysis, the project aims to produce actionable guidelines for deploying equitable V2G-enabled PEDs that integrate mobility and energy transitions.
The project will deliver technical, legal, and social frameworks enabling the equitable integration of V2G in PEDs. Anticipated impacts include reduced GHG emissions from transport, improved grid flexibility, and increased access to zero-emission mobility for underserved populations. V2G-QUESTS will produce open-access simulation tools, policy briefs, and deployment guidelines, enhancing stakeholder capacity to plan, regulate, and invest in V2G solutions. Ultimately, the project seeks to scale up inclusive, sustainable PEDs across Europe by aligning technology, citizen needs, and governance.
Austria
Belgium
Estonia
The Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
United Kingdom
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Stichting Hogeschool Van Arnhem Ennijmegen Han, Tartu Ulikool, Technische Universitaet Graz, Universidad de La Iglesia de Deusto Entidad Religiosa, Universidade de Aveiro
Comunidade Intermunicipal Da Regiao de Aveiro, Eesti Energia As, Energie-U, Gemeente Utrecht, Junta de Freguesia de Aradas, Nationaal Kennisplatform Laadinfrastructuur (Nkl), Polis - Promotion of Operational Links With Integrated Services, Association Internationale, Prio.E - Mobility Solutions Lda, Provincie Utrecht, Stedin Netbeheer Bv, Tartu Linn, The University of Edinburgh, Vereniging Elektrische Rijders, Wheels4All Bv, Wijkcooperatie Kanaleneiland U.A.nicipiului Targu Jiu
Links
Gonçalo Correia
g.correia@tudelft.nl