Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of EV Smart Charging in a Distribution Grid

With the development of sustainable energy technology and the increasing emphasis on environmental protection, the popularity of electric vehicles is increasing. However, As the number of electric vehicles increases, so does the pressure on the grid due to charging. If a large number of electric vehicles are charged at the same time, the grid...

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Controlled and Uncontrolled EV Charging in a Distribution Grid

The charging of a rapidly increasing number of EVs places significant strain on electrical distribution grids. Controlled (’smart’) charging of EVs offers a solution to this problem by shifting the charging of vehicles to the most optimal moments in time. Smart charging is not a completely new research topic; it has a high Technology Readiness...

Facilitating large-scale EV penetration in Iceland: Coordination of charging load with demand response to increase distribution grid utilisation

With increased awareness of anthropogenic emissions, industries and sectors worldwide are changing rapidly. One of those sectors is the transport sector which has seen immense change with the increase of electric vehicles in recent years. Although these electric vehicles reduce emissions and are a welcoming sign of change, they greatly increase...