The Smart Grid
One of the main objectives of the Smart Grid is to make better use of the installed generating capacity. This will be achieved by offering differential pricing for electricity to encourage consumption to be switched from periods of high demand to periods of low demand and also by creating the ability for the utility to remotely turn supplies on and off locally to manage demand. When this eventually takes place, there will be consequences for the design and operation of charging stations. See more about the Smart Grid in the section on Electricity Demand.