How Can EVs Support High RES Penetration in Islands
Ioannis Karakitsios (jkarak@power.ece.ntua.gr),
Dimitrios Lagos,
Aris Dimeas and
Nikos Hatziargyriou
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Ioannis Karakitsios: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15773 Athens, Greece
Dimitrios Lagos: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15773 Athens, Greece
Aris Dimeas: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15773 Athens, Greece
Nikos Hatziargyriou: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15773 Athens, Greece
Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-17
Abstract:
The electrification of the transportation sector contributes to a cleaner environment in non-interconnected island (NII) systems or standalone islands. Moreover, e-mobility can significantly contribute to achieving very high renewable energy source (RES) penetration levels in islands, allowing a reduction both in the emissions due to the conventional generation and the system’s cost. Ιncreased RES penetration, however, can pose technical challenges for an island’s system. In order to overcome these challenges, new technologies like grid-forming converters are important. Moreover, the provision of new ancillary services in relation to battery storage systems might be considered, while novel control and protection schemes are needed to ensure secure operation. E-mobility can also contribute to solving technical problems that arise from very high RES penetration by providing frequency containment reserves or reactive power compensation. Since EV charging demand introduces modifications in the system’s load curve, e-mobility may affect the power grid for long-term planning and short-term operation, i.e., line loading and voltages. The application of specifically developed smart charging methodologies can mitigate the relevant grid impact, while effective exploitation of EV–RES synergies can achieve higher RES penetration levels. This paper examines how e-mobility can contribute to increasing RES penetration in islands while considering the technical issues caused. In particular, this paper takes into account the distinct characteristics of NIIs towards the identification of solutions that will achieve very high RES penetration while also addressing the relevant technical challenges (voltage control, frequency control, short circuit protection, etc.). The effect of e-mobility in the power grid of NII systems is evaluated, while smart charging methodologies to mitigate the relevant impact and further increase RES penetration are identified.
Keywords: non-interconnected islands; high RES penetration; electric vehicles; smart charging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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