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Leveraging V2G Technology for Natural Disaster Relief: A Case Study of the 2011 Lockyer Valley Floods

Dominic Medford
4 min readJun 18, 2024

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Natural disasters, such as the 2011 Lockyer Valley floods in Queensland, Australia, can leave communities without power and essential services. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology offers a promising solution to enhance disaster response and recovery. Here’s how V2G could have been utilized during the Lockyer Valley floods to aid immediate recovery and transition back to normalcy, while addressing the recommendations of the subsequent flood inquiry.

The 2011 Lockyer Valley Floods: A Brief Overview

In January 2011, the Lockyer Valley experienced catastrophic flooding, resulting in significant loss of life, property damage, and prolonged power outages. The recovery process required substantial resources and coordination. The Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry was established to investigate the events and recommend improvements for future disaster management.

Immediate Recovery Response with V2G Technology

1. Emergency Power Supply for Shelters and Medical Facilities

Implementation:

  • Equip emergency response vehicles and EVs owned by NGOs with V2G capability.

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Dominic Medford
Dominic Medford

Written by Dominic Medford

Law and Political Sciences student in Australia who dabbles in writing about his thought processes in his spare time with the hope that it can be insightful.

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