Techno-economic optimization and assessment of solar-battery charging station under grid constraints with varying levels of fleet EV penetration

Christopher Hull, Jacques Wust, M.J. Booysen and M.D. McCulloch

Applied Energy, 2024, vol. 374, issue C, No S0306261924013734

Abstract: The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into power systems worldwide will be challenged in many locations by grid constraints, such as load shedding in developing countries or active network management in developed countries. Nevertheless, an opportunity exists for EV fleets to alleviate financial and operational repercussions of these constraints while reducing carbon emissions through integrated photovoltaic-energy storage-charging station (PV-ES-CS) systems. However, the effectiveness of PV-ES-CS systems depends on the load they serve, and many commercial fleets may only partially electrify their vehicle stock, thus limiting their energy demand. Consequently, there is a need for methodologies that incorporate grid constraints into the design and techno-economic assessments of PV-ES-CS systems, alongside an understanding of the impact of varying levels of fleet EV penetration on system performance.

Keywords: Paratransit; Electric vehicles; Mixed integer programming; Transportation; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123990

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