Outback to Overdrive: How Australian EV Strategies Can Energize U.S. Grids

The U.S. and Australia face similar challenges in transitioning to a clean energy future: aging infrastructure, the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs), and the need to integrate a growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) onto the grid. While both countries are navigating this complex landscape, Australia offers valuable lessons for the United States.

This mini-brief from Edge Zero explores how Australia’s innovative strategies in grid management, including grid visibility at the transformer level and smart managed charging, can provide solutions for U.S. utilities grappling with the same challenges. It also looks at how Australian utility Endeavour Energy used real-time data from grid sensors to manage large EV charging loads, saving millions of dollars in the process and avoiding costly upgrades to the grid.

Key takeaways: 

• Distribution Grid Visibility: Learn why the U.S. must prioritize granular data for managing distributed energy resources (DERs) like rooftop solar and electric vehicles.
• Real-World Solutions: Discover how Endeavour Energy used smart grid technologies to maximize the capacity of its existing distribution network without costly upgrades.
• Planning for the Future: Understand the importance of forecasting DER growth and how detailed grid data can help utilities prepare for the next wave of electrification.

The U.S. grid transformation is underway, and with the right tools and strategies, utilities can manage the rapid integration of EVs and other DERs efficiently and affordably. Download the mini-brief to dive deeper into how Australia’s approach can guide the U.S. in building a smarter, more resilient grid.