Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Engineering and Deployment

The primary challenge was to demonstrate, for the first time in Canada at a commercial scale, that medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles can be considered reliable energy assets capable of supporting the electrical grid. 

The client faced several structural challenges, including the lack of suitable infrastructure, communication protocols, and settlement mechanisms compatible with V2G within the Canadian regulatory and operational context.

A major secondary challenge was integrating this new energy function seamlessly, without disrupting transportation operations or compromising battery performance and longevity. 

Without an appropriate solution, utilities would have been forced to make substantial investments to reinforce local grid infrastructure. The project therefore needed to demonstrate that V2G is a credible, scalable, and economically viable option to meet growing energy capacity needs.

Norda Stelo leveraged its international expertise in electrification and V2G technologies to adapt proven practices to the Canadian context. The team developed a high-performance communication platform based on strong interoperability standards, ensuring fast and secure exchanges between utilities, charging infrastructure, and vehicles.  

The system architecture was designed to meet dual operational requirements: enabling high-power discharge during periods of peak grid demand while ensuring optimized overnight charging. This intelligent energy management approach preserves vehicle availability and long-term battery integrity. 

By integrating electrical engineering, energy control, and fleet operational constraints, Norda Stelo delivered a cohesive and high-performance solution. This multidisciplinary synergy was the key differentiator that ensured project success. 

The project successfully demonstrated the technical and operational feasibility of V2G for commercial fleets in Canada. It reduces pressure on local infrastructure, avoids costly utility investments, and creates new revenue streams for electrified fleets.  

The solution is economically viable, scalable, and replicable, contributing to the evolution of industry practices toward more flexible, resilient, and decarbonized power grids. 

• Canada’s first commercial V2G deployment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. 
• Interoperable V2G communication platform compatible with utility systems. 
• Dual-use solution combining mobility services and grid support. 
• Replicable model for Canadian fleets and utilities. 

• Electricity
• Smart Mobility