On behalf of Gablini Automotive Group, Daniel Pataki represented the V4GRID consortium at the Münster V2G event, presenting the progress being made towards the real-world implementation of Vehicle-to-Grid technology.
As Project Manager responsible for the V4GRID activities at Gablini Automotive Group since the start of the project in June 2024, Daniel Pataki presented how the initiative has progressed from initial concepts and planning towards practical deployment. Gablini contributes to the consortium from the automotive and dealership perspective, providing a real operational environment for the installation, commissioning and testing of bidirectional charging technology.
One of the key achievements presented in Münster is the operation of V2G chargers at Gablini Automotive Group. This represents an important step from theoretical development towards everyday application and provides the consortium with practical experience related to vehicle compatibility, charging infrastructure, site integration and operational requirements.
V4GRID is built on the cooperation of 11 partners across four Central European countries: lead partner Západoslovenská energetika (ZSE), Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies (KInIT), Technical University of Košice, Premium Solar Ltd., Meter Solutions Ltd., Gablini Automotive Group, E.ON Energie, ABB, the Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences, R3 Ltd., and the Municipality of Przywidz. Together, the partners combine expertise from the energy, automotive, charging infrastructure, artificial intelligence, research, software and public sectors.
The Münster event also provided an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences with developers, OEM representatives, energy experts, charging infrastructure providers and other organisations working on the future integration of electric mobility and energy systems. Discussions focused not only on the technical potential of V2G, but increasingly on interoperability, practical implementation, regulatory requirements, business models and the conditions required for wider market deployment.
The experience from Münster reinforced one of the central messages of the V4GRID project: V2G is no longer simply a future concept. Real-world implementation is already taking place, and cooperation between automotive, energy and technology partners is essential for bringing it into everyday use.