Title
Spatial connection cost minimization of EV fast charging stations in electric distribution networks using local search and graph theory
Date Issued
15 November 2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Universidade Federal Do ABC (UFABC)
Publisher(s)
Elsevier Ltd
Abstract
Fast charging stations for electric vehicles require a high-power demand, meaning that electricity distribution companies must define the connection locations within the distribution network to guarantee adequate power supply levels. Due to electric vehicle users' driving patterns and equipment's high costs, these stations must be concentrated in certain regions. This paper presents a methodology for assisting electricity distribution companies in identifying candidate connection points for fast charging stations to reduce new installations and network reinforcement investments. First, possible connection points are analyzed with graph theory to find the least costly connection; this strategy prioritizes the current network elements' unused capacity. As a second step, the electric distribution network is analyzed after fast-charging stations have been connected, evaluating the networks' operational limits. The methodology is applied in a Brazilian city combining spatial information with a realistic representation of the network and network total supply capability to connect new loads. Model outcomes are spatial maps that help identify suitable connection locations, determine new capacity values, and calculate the necessary investment. We compare the proposed methodology with other conventional approaches, demonstrating how the developed methodology can assist distribution companies in reducing overall investment and operational costs of fast charging stations for electric vehicles.
Volume
235
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Ingeniería eléctrica, Ingeniería electrónica
Ingeniería mecánica
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85109106088
Source
Energy
ISSN of the container
03605442
Sponsor(s)
This study was financed by Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brazil ( CAPES ) - Finance Code 001; by São Paulo Research Foundation - Brazil ( FAPESP ) under grants: 2015/21972–6 , 2017/01909–3 , 2017/22577–9 , 2019/00466–6 ; by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico-Brazil (CNPq) under grant: 310299/2020-9 , 422044/2018–0 and by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Energia Elétrica - Brazil (INCT-INERGE) .
This study was financed by Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior - Brazil (CAPES) - Finance Code 001; by S?o Paulo Research Foundation - Brazil (FAPESP) under grants: 2015/21972?6, 2017/01909?3, 2017/22577?9, 2019/00466?6; by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico-Brazil (CNPq) under grant: 310299/2020-9, 422044/2018?0 and by Instituto Nacional de Ci?ncia e Tecnologia de Energia El?trica - Brazil (INCT-INERGE).
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