Green Alliance says simultaneous charging could potentially damage electronic equipment unless action is taken by 2020
The UK’s energy networks are not ready for a surge in electric cars and solar panels that is coming within the next few years, according to a report.
Clusters of the battery powered cars could result in 1% of the UK experiencing unplanned drops in voltage – potentially damaging electronic equipment – without action by 2020, the Green Alliance said.
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