Impact assessment of varying penetrations of electric vehicles on low voltage distribution systems

• DOI: 10.1109/pes.2010.5589940
• Publication Date: 2010-10-01T16:02:45Z
• Authors: Peter Richardson; Damian Flynn; Andrew Keane
• Keywords: Electric power distribution; Electric network; Single-phase electric power

Advances in the development of electric vehicles, along with policy incentives will see a wider uptake this technology transport sector future years. However, widespread implementation vehicles could lead to adverse effects on power system networks, especially existing distribution networks. This work investigates some potential impacts from various levels uncontrolled vehicle charging test network. The network is examined under worst case scenario conditions for residential electricity demand an effort assess full impact vehicles. results demonstrate that even relatively modest charging, both voltage and thermal loading can exceed safe operating limits. also indicate importance assessing each phase separately order capture