Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the decarbonization of transport while also becoming a highly distributed and flexible resource for power systems. By coupling substantial battery storage with long parking times, EVs can support higher shares of renewable generation through controlled charging and, where available, bidirectional operation (e.g., V1G/V2G and related concepts). At the same time, large-scale EV uptake can increase peak demand, aggravate congestion and losses, and trigger voltage issues (particularly if charging remains unmanaged) potentially leading to costly network reinforcements. This chapter reviews the main EV types, charging modes and technologies (including fast and emerging wireless solutions), and the underlying storage technologies. It then discusses grid-integration architectures and operational strategies, from uncontrolled charging and time-of-use incentives to coordinated “smart charging” and V2G, highlighting their impacts on distribution networks and the requirements for communication, aggregation and system operator interaction. Finally, it outlines a future vision where EV flexibility is integrated with other distributed energy resources to provide local voltage support (active and reactive power), congestion management and frequency regulation services, enabled by appropriate standards, market mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.

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Application of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Systems

  • João Peças Lopes,
  • Filipe Joel Soares,
  • David Vangulick,
  • Quan Li,
  • Penn Markham,
  • Samuel Rocha

摘要

Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the decarbonization of transport while also becoming a highly distributed and flexible resource for power systems. By coupling substantial battery storage with long parking times, EVs can support higher shares of renewable generation through controlled charging and, where available, bidirectional operation (e.g., V1G/V2G and related concepts). At the same time, large-scale EV uptake can increase peak demand, aggravate congestion and losses, and trigger voltage issues (particularly if charging remains unmanaged) potentially leading to costly network reinforcements. This chapter reviews the main EV types, charging modes and technologies (including fast and emerging wireless solutions), and the underlying storage technologies. It then discusses grid-integration architectures and operational strategies, from uncontrolled charging and time-of-use incentives to coordinated “smart charging” and V2G, highlighting their impacts on distribution networks and the requirements for communication, aggregation and system operator interaction. Finally, it outlines a future vision where EV flexibility is integrated with other distributed energy resources to provide local voltage support (active and reactive power), congestion management and frequency regulation services, enabled by appropriate standards, market mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.