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Energy-cost minimization with dynamic smart charging of electric vehicles and the analysis of its impact on distribution-system operation

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Widespread recharging of electric vehicle (EV) batteries could lead to frequent overloads, excessive power loss, and severe voltage fluctuations, especially at the distribution-system level. These challenges can be mitigated with smart charging initiatives, in which the system operator regulates EV charging with certain technical or economic objectives, provided that the EV owners are prepared to relinquish the charging control of their vehicles. Amidst concerns regarding the potential hike in electricity bills due to domestic EV charging, cost-minimizing objectives have been identified as compelling motivation for EV owners to participate in centralized charging programs. This paper presents a dynamic strategy for smart charging that can account for the uncertainties associated with vehicle mobility. The charging scheme aims to minimize energy costs with respect to a real-time pricing tariff while fulfilling the charge requirement of all EV users. The benefits of smart charging under both grid-to-vehicle (G2V) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) modes are analyzed. Furthermore, the impact of smart charging on the distribution system is assessed in terms of system demand, distribution efficiency, and load voltage. Results indicate that the proposed technique can reduce the consumers’ energy bill by roughly one third. Although the smart V2G method leads to maximum saving, the inclusion of battery degradation cost tips the balance in smart G2V’s favor. Moreover, the pair of smart charging solutions improves distribution-system operation, with all the monitored metrics of power distribution showing significant improvement.

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Visakh, A., Manickavasagam Parvathy, S. Energy-cost minimization with dynamic smart charging of electric vehicles and the analysis of its impact on distribution-system operation. Electr Eng 104, 2805–2817 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-022-01511-w

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