Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Systems

The analysis of electric mobility grid integration becomes vital nowadays due to its transformative role in the power and energy system. In fact, electric vehicles (EVs) impose significant variable loads on the grid, requiring a careful assessment about grid impacts and ways to manage these distributed energy resources (DERs). The EV load management is therefore very important to mitigate grid congestions and enhance voltage profiles. Planning studies for grid infrastructure upgrades, such as transformer reinforcements and HV/MV substation expansions are also important aspects to address where the impact of EVs is experienced.