Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI) - Norda Stelo
Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI)

Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI)

The term V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) encompasses several technologies, including V2B (Vehicle-to-Building), V2H (Vehicle-to-Home), and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid). The overarching technical term for all of these technologies is VGI (Vehicle‑Grid Integration).

Through VGI technologies, we support utilities, fleet operators, and commercial site owners in maximizing the value of their existing assets by enabling them to support the electrical grid while optimizing economic and operational performance.

By positioning electric fleets as distributed energy assets, VGI becomes a powerful tool for the energy transition. It enhances the integration of renewable energy, reduces the need for heavy infrastructure investments, and supports the evolution toward more flexible, resilient, and intelligent grids.

Our V2G Approach
Turning Challenges into Sustainable Opportunities

Amid peak demand, the integration of intermittent renewable energy, and the rapid growth of electrified end uses, V2G enables the use of energy that has already been produced, paid for, and stored in vehicles. Often stationary for up to 95% of the time, electric vehicles become mobile energy storage assets. They can therefore support sites and the grid by balancing loads, shaving peaks, providing ancillary services, and increasing overall system efficiency.

Norda Stelo is the strategic partner for transforming electric vehicle fleets and charging infrastructure into intelligent energy resources fully integrated with the grid and DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems).

We support you at every stage, from techno-economic feasibility to operations: system architecture design, integration into utility programs, commissioning, and ongoing technical and financial performance monitoring.

Renewable energy isn’t just better for the planet; it is now among the least expensive sources of new electricity.

Services
Comprehensive Support at Every Level

There are already over 1,000,000 electric vehicles on Canadian roads (Electric Mobility Canada). Demand for electricity continues to rise, driven by artificial intelligence, data centres and the electrification of heating.

In Quebec, V2G could unlock storage capacity equivalent to four times that of the Romaine complex, by utilising the batteries already installed in electric vehicles.

01
V2G Feasibility and Assessment

A comprehensive analysis of your fleet is conducted to assess battery capacity as well as vehicle immobilization profiles. This process also includes a site assessment that accounts for current energy pricing and the electrical constraints specific to each installation.

In parallel, potential revenue is evaluated by examining participation in demand-response mechanisms, peak-shaving opportunities, and frequency regulation services. This assessment is complemented by an estimate of the fleet’s total cost of ownership, providing a clear and holistic view of the project’s economic performance.

02
Bidirectional Architecture and Cybersecurity

The bidirectional architecture is designed to ensure optimal integration of charging systems, whether alternating or direct current (AC/DC). This design includes interfacing with energy management systems (EMS), battery management systems (BMS), telecommunications infrastructure, and integration with SCADA environments to ensure reliable, high‑performance, and coherent operation across the entire energy ecosystem.

Particular attention is given to access governance and cybersecurity. Robust access control mechanisms, data protection measures, and secure communication protocols are implemented to ensure system integrity, confidentiality, and resilience against cyber risks, while complying with best practices and applicable regulatory requirements.

03
Program and Market Integration

The initiative is aligned with current provincial programs and incentives, while complying with utility rules and requirements. This alignment optimizes access to financial support mechanisms, ensures regulatory compliance, and maximizes the economic and operational viability of projects in an ever‑evolving energy landscape.

04
Procurement, Testing, and Commissioning

The procurement process includes the rigorous selection of bidirectional chargers, taking into account technical, operational, and regulatory requirements. Factory testing is conducted to validate equipment performance and reliability prior to deployment. On‑site commissioning is then carried out in a structured manner, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

05
Operations, Measurement, and Revenue Tracking

System operation relies on managing charge and discharge strategies to ensure optimal use of energy assets, aligned with grid needs and economic objectives. Revenue streams are closely monitored and supported by continuous optimization mechanisms, including aggregation algorithms and virtual power plant (VPP) models, to maximize value throughout the operational lifecycle.

06
V2H / V2B / V2X and Resilience

V2H, V2B, and V2X solutions transform electric vehicles into powerful enablers of energy resilience. By enabling vehicle batteries to supply power to a home (V2H) or a building (V2B), these approaches provide reliable backup power during outages, grid constraints, or emergency situations, while maximizing the use of existing assets. V2X (Vehicle‑to‑Everything) extends this capability to more mobile and temporary contexts, such as events, construction sites, or remote locations, by delivering a flexible, quiet, and low‑emission energy source. Together, these solutions reduce dependence on traditional generators and strengthen operational continuity, even in the most demanding environments.

Key Benefits

For Fleets

Reduce total cost of ownership, generate revenue through grid services, and benefit from incentives for charging stations and infrastructure.

For Utilities

Reduce pressure on infrastructure, avoid capital investments in stationary storage, and enable flexible load management.

For Commercial and Residential Sites

Benefit from free or subsidized charging stations, receive bill credits through peak shaving, and contribute to a cleaner and more resilient grid.

Projects
Some VGI Projects

Discover some of our most representative projects, which illustrate our engineering expertise.

Energy

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Engineering and Deployment

As Canada’s first commercial-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) deployment, this project for Fuse Power Management demonstrates how electric buses can simultaneously fulfill transportation needs while actively contributing to grid stability. Norda Stelo developed an integrated V2G solution combining charging infrastructure, utility communication systems, and intelligent energy orchestration. This approach enables vehicles to provide grid services, alleviate local constraints, and avoid major infrastructure investments.
Sustainable Communities

Vehicle Fleet Electrification Study

The mandate involves developing a transition plan toward a fully electric fleet over a five-year period. It includes an analysis of current fuel consumption, fleet size, and available electric alternatives, including cargo bikes and low-speed electric vehicles.