Impact of Widespread Electric Vehicle Penetration on Distribution Network Infrastructure: A Comprehensive Analysis

Manish Kumar Singh, K.S. Verma, Bindeshwar Singh, Prem Narayan Verma, Nitish Kumar Rai, Jahnavi Jahnavi

Abstract


The acceptance of electric vehicles, or EVs, is soaring, which offers opportunities and problems for the architecture of current distribution networks. With more people driving electric cars, there will likely be a large increase in the power demand, which might put unprecedented strain on the distribution network. The effects of widespread EV integration on distribution network architecture are thoroughly examined in this paper. Electricity distribution networks face opportunities and obstacles as the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increases. The increased use of EVs is predicted to increase power demand, particularly during peak hours, which could pressure the infrastructure already in place, including feeders, substations, and transformers. This increasing demand may result in equipment overload, voltage drops, and higher system losses, requiring major network capacity and reliability upgrades. On the other hand, developments in demand response tactics and smart charging technology present viable remedies. These include vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which enables EVs to return energy to the grid, and load shifting, which incentivizes charging during off-peak hours. Distribution networks can handle the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) while reducing risks and guaranteeing system stability using technological innovation and strategic planning.

Keywords


Distribution Networks; E-Vehicles; Grids to Vehicles; Optimizations Techniques; Power Grids; Vehicles to Grids

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