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Aging-Aware Battery Operation for Multicarrier Energy Systems

Slaifstein, D.A. (author), Alpizar Castillo, J.J. (author), Menendez Agudin, A. (author), Ramirez Elizondo, L.M. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

In the context of building electrification the operation of distributed energy resources integrating multiple energy carriers poses a significant challenge. Such an operation calls for an energy management system that decides the set-points of the primary control layer in the best way possible. This is done by fulfilling user requirements,...

conference paper 2023

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Impact of Shared Electric Vehicles Availability to Provide Peak Reduction through Vehicle-to-Grid. A Case Study

Menendez Agudin, A. (author), Jaikumar, Kalpesh (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Slaifstein, D.A. (author), Pool, Jeroen (author), Bauer, P. (author)

This paper presents a Mix Integer Linear Programming (MILP) optimization approach to reduce peak demand and maximize revenue in a grid-connected building with a PV-equipped charging station for Shared EVs. The study investigates the impact of EV availability on the effectiveness of the system by comparing the results for different connection...

conference paper 2023

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Opportunity Charging of Electric Buses Directly from a DC Metro Catenary and Without Storage

Diab, I. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

A typical approach to harvesting the excess braking energy of a railway car has been to use a storage system. However, research momentum has been growing in the direction of integrating smart loads like EV chargers into traction networks, and this can offer a more efficient and economical solution to the harvesting of braking energy. This paper...

conference paper 2023

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Increasing the Braking Energy Recuperation in Electric Transportation Grids Without Storage

Diab, I. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

When the braking energy in electric transportation grids is not met by another vehicle's demand, it is either harvested by storage systems or wasted in braking resistors. This paper looks at three methods for increasing the amount of harvested braking energy without the use of expensive storage systems: decreasing the substation voltage,...

conference paper 2023

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Risk-averse Estimation of Electric Heat Pump Power Consumption

Damianakis, Nikolaos (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

An important aspect of the energy transition is the expected grid impact due to the abrupt increase of distributed electric generation and electric load demand. A part of this impact is going to be inflicted by the electrification of heating with heat pumps (HPs). Therefore, it is essential that the future power consumption of electric...

conference paper 2023

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A Review of the Key Technical and Non-Technical Challenges for Sustainable Transportation Electrification: A Case for Urban Catenary Buses

Diab, I. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

The transport sector has been increasing rather than decreasing its CO2 emissions, and its sustainable electrification faces a number of technical and non-technical challenges. This paper investigates these challenges, namely those of the grid load demand modelling, renewables integration, the present infrastructure limitations, and the...

conference paper 2022

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Toward a Better Estimation of the Charging Corridor Length of In-Motion-Charging Trolleybuses

Diab, I. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

In-Motion-Charging (IMC) buses are destined to become a key player in sustainable urban transport as they combine the advantages of both trolleybuses (overhead supply mode) and e-buses (on-board battery mode). Defining the route ratio of these two modes of operation is a critical task in order to ensure that the IMC battery can complete a...

conference paper 2022

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Assessing the Demand Response Potential of Heat Pumps in All-Electric Buildings Equipped with PV, EV (V2G) and BES to Minimize Energy Costs

Gaona, David (author), Vermeer, W.W.M. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

An integrated energy system consisted of PV panels, EV (electric vehicle), BES (battery energy storage), and a HP (heat pump) coupled with thermal storage tanks (TES) has been studied. The research aimed to minimize the total energy costs by scheduling the optimal power consumption of each device as response to two external signals as part of a...

conference paper 2022

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A Multi-Objective Design Approach for PV-Battery Assisted Fast Charging Stations Based on Real Data

Vermeer, W.W.M. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

This paper presents a multi-objective approach to designing an optimal PV-BES assisted EV fast charging station. The trade-offs between lifetime net present value (NPV), energy independence, and grid power reduction are analyzed using particle swarm optimization and real 50kW fast charging data. Our results show a maximum lifetime profit of...

conference paper 2022

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Increasing the Integration Potential of EV Chargers in DC Trolleygrids: A Bilateral Substation-Voltage Tuning Approach

Diab, I. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

Light rail networks such as trolleybus grids have the potential to become multi-functional smart grids by using the excess capacity of the grid to implement PV systems, EV chargers, and storage. This paper offers a solution to increasing the potential for integration of EV chargers in the trolleygrid, without additional infrastructure costs,...

conference paper 2022

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A Critical Review on The Effects of Pulse Charging of Li-ion Batteries

Vermeer, W.W.M. (author), Stecca, M. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

In this paper a review on the effects of pulse charging of lithium based battery technology is done. Results published in existing literature are not in complete agreement regarding the effects of pulse charging. Several studies claim to have beneficial effects on charging efficiency, charging time, and capacity fade. While others have found...

conference paper 2021

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Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Demonstrator for Electric Vehicle Charging in Distribution Grids

De Herdt, Lode (author), Shekhar, A. (author), Yu, Y. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Dong, J. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

A simple and low-cost Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) demonstrator is developed for the purpose of studying the impact of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging on low voltage distribution grids. An energy saving power circulating method with potential bi-directional function is proposed in this study as well. The distribution grid under test runs on...

conference paper 2021

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Electric Vehicle Charging with Multi-Port Converter based Integration in DC Trolley-Bus Network

Shekhar, A. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bandyopadhyay, S. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

DC traction networks that supply power to trolley-buses, tramcars and trains can be simultaneously used to integrate fast-charging stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This strategy improves the traction grid utilization of urban transportation systems. In addition, it offers a potential solution to the increasing requirement of charging...

conference paper 2021

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Aggregated Impact of EV Charger Type and EV Penetration level in Improving PV Integration in Distribution Grids

Wagh, Saumitra (author), Yu, Y. (author), Shekhar, A. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

Mass deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) can improve the loading characteristics of low voltage distribution grids with high Photovoltaic (PV) penetration. This impact is investigated in the paper from two point of views, namely, the EV charger type and the EV penetration level. Based on the measured usage data for home, public and semi-public...

conference paper 2021

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Impact of Uncontrolled Charging with Mass Deployment of Electric Vehicles on Low Voltage Distribution Networks

Yu, Y. (author), Shekhar, A. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author), Refa, Nazir (author), Bernards, Raoul (author)

This study aims to quantity the impact of uncontrolled charging of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the low voltage distribution networks with increasing EV penetration levels. For this objective, key indicators are developed to show the magnitude, scale and duration of the impact on the distribution network. The disseminated results are based on the...

conference paper 2020

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Solar Powered E-Bike Charging Station with AC, DC and Contactless Charging

Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), van Duijsen, P.J. (author), Velzeboer, Tim (author), Ganesan Nair, Gireesh (author), Zhao, Yunpeng (author), Isabella, O. (author), Bauer, P. (author), Jamodkar, A. (author), Silvester, S. (author), Zeman, M. (author)

Charging electric vehicles from solar energy provides a sustainable means of transportation. This paper shows the design of solar powered e-bike charging station that provides AC, DC and contactless charging of e-bikes. The DC charger allows direct DC charging of the e-bike from the DC power of the photovoltaic panels (PV) without the need for...

conference paper 2018

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Optimal System Design for a Solar Powered EV Charging Station

Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

Charging electric vehicles (EV) from photovoltaic (PV) panels provides a sustainable mode of transportation. In order to reduce the net costs of charging EV from PV and the grid, the PV generation and/or the EV charging can be controlled based on the energy prices in the grid. The traditional approach to designing the solar system for EV...

conference paper 2018

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Future of Electric Vehicle Charging

Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Prasanth, V. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EV) will be the key factor for ensuring a smooth transition to e-mobility. This paper focuses on five technologies that will play a fundamental role in this regard: smart charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), charging of EVs from photovoltaic panels (PV), contactless charging and on-road charging of...

conference paper 2017

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Green energy based inductive Self-Healing highways of the future

Prasanth, V. (author), Scheele, Natalia (author), Visser, Erwin (author), Shekhar, A. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Bauer, P. (author), Silvester, S. (author)

This paper deals with a green energy highway in the Netherlands. Here, the development of electric mobility and self-driving cars is introduced. The ideas of wireless power integration with green energy technologies - solar and wind is considered. In case of wind energy, conventional turbines and bladeless vortex are considered as options....

conference paper 2016

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Comparison of PV-Battery Architectures for Residential Applications

Sulaeman, Ilman (author), Vega Garita, V.E. (author), Chandra Mouli, G.R. (author), Narayan, N.S. (author), Ramirez Elizondo, L.M. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

The paper provides a comparison of four PV-battery architectures with dc and ac backbones, in terms of autarky, energy efficiency, battery size and reduction of annual electricity cost. The comparison is conducted based on the residential load and irradiation data from the Netherlands. The effect of different PV generation is also analyzed by...

conference paper 2016