Analyzing the Impact of Electric Vehicles on Power Losses and Voltage Profile in Power Distribution Systems
2022-01-0908
03/29/2022
- Event
- Content
- As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) within society rapidly increase, the concept of maximizing its efficiency within the electric smart grid becomes crucial. This research presents the impacts of integrating EVs within a smart grid through a vehicle to grid (V2G) program. It also observes the circulation of electric charge within the system on a time schedule so that the electric grid does not become exhausted during peak hours. This paper will cover several different case studies and will analyze the best and worst scenarios for the power losses and voltage profiles in the power distribution system. Specifically, we seek to find the optimal location as well as the ideal number of EVs in the distribution system while minimizing its power losses and optimizing its voltage profile. Verification of the results will be primarily conducted using GUIs created on MATLAB. These simulations aim to develop a better understanding of the potential impacts of electric vehicles in smart grids, such as monetary benefits for utility companies and electric vehicle users as well as environmental impacts.
- Citation
- Majumdar, M., Spencer, D., and Arefifar, S., "Analyzing the Impact of Electric Vehicles on Power Losses and Voltage Profile in Power Distribution Systems ," SAE Technical Paper 2022-01-0908, 2022, .