Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd. is taking steps to ensure a stable power supply by showcasing a V2G bidirectional electric vehicle charger at the 9th International Electric Vehicle Expo (IEVE), held from the 3rd to the 6th.

Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd. announced that it exhibited a V2G bidirectional fast electric vehicle charger at the '9th International Electric Vehicle Expo (IEVE),' which was held from the 3rd to the 6th at the Jeju International Convention Center (ICC JEJU) and the Jungmun Tourist Complex.

Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd. was established in 1996 and is a company that provides engineering services in various fields, ranging from electrical safety management to design, supervision, and construction.

Kim Jung-woo, a researcher at Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd., introduced a V2G bidirectional charger at the event exhibition booth and stated that the company is expanding its business into various fields such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy, and smart grids.

Kim Jung-woo, a researcher at Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd., introducing a V2G bidirectional fast electric vehicle charger at the exhibition booth of the '9th International Electric Vehicle Expo (IEVE),' held from the 3rd to the 6th.

V2G electric vehicle chargers add a discharge function to existing fast chargers that were previously only capable of charging. It is a charger capable of both charging and discharging electric vehicles by adding it.

It is a method in which electric vehicles are charged via the power grid, and when needed, the power stored within the vehicle is released into the power system through a V2G charger for use.

According to data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, by transmitting (discharging) the remaining electricity back into the power grid after driving, electric vehicles become mobile Energy Storage Systems (ESS), which can mitigate the output instability of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.

In addition, by taking into account time-of-day electricity rates, surplus power can be resold, thereby reducing electric vehicle maintenance costs, and during periods of high power load, the maximum power load can be minimized by discharging the electric vehicle.

It is expected to attract attention as a solution for carbon neutrality, as it reduces operating costs in an eco-friendly manner and enables a stable power supply.

Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd. announced that it has applied for a demonstration special exemption under the Industrial Convergence Regulatory Sandbox to operate bidirectional fast electric vehicle chargers capable of V2G services, as safety standards for bidirectional electric vehicle chargers have not yet been established.

A regulatory sandbox refers to a system that exempts or suspends existing regulations for a certain period for products or services developed by companies to realize their technologies and ideas.

Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd. will verify safety and effectiveness through installation and operation with up to five electric vehicles owned in the Jeju region in consultation with the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards.

Kim Jung-woo, a researcher at Daekyung Engineering Co., Ltd., said, “We plan to proceed with further development and commercialization even after being designated as a regulatory sandbox demonstration special case,” and added, “We will strive to ensure a stable power supply in the future.”