The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks
This study explores the integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) generation with Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (CS) to mitigate grid pressure and facilitate accelerated charging. This study aims to identify the optimal placement and capacity of solar-enhanced EV charging stations that bolste...
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| description | This study explores the integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) generation with Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (CS) to mitigate grid pressure and facilitate accelerated charging. This study aims to identify the optimal placement and capacity of solar-enhanced EV charging stations that bolster charging efficiency without compromising grid integrity. Simulations and analyses were conducted using the IEEE 33 Busbar system. Different EV charging rates (slow, medium, and fast) were examined to assess their impact on network performance and to determine the optimal placement for solar penetration. A sensitivity analysis was performed on the number of EVs connected to the CS and the level of solar PV penetration to investigate the impact of these variations on grid performance. The findings reveal that EV charging modes significantly affect grid performance, with fast and medium modes causing increased voltage division. Nonetheless, the infusion of solar power into the grid markedly mitigates these effects, particularly for fast and medium charging, thereby enhancing grid performance. In addition, the findings show that, increasing the number of EVs connected to CS by 20 % in fast-charging mode raises power losses from 8224 to 8300 kW and voltage division from 0.465 to 0.49 pu, while increasing solar PV penetration by 20 % decreases power losses to 8160 kW and voltage division to 0.43 pu. The sensitivity analysis also indicates that while increasing the number of EVs increases stress on the grid, rising solar PV penetration helps minimize this stress. In conclusion, integrating solar PV with EV charging stations is a viable solution to enhance grid performance and manage the increased demand from EVs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-35f8b7a030484b3893f71190e3dcd25a2025-08-20T03:17:27ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-09-012710600910.1016/j.rineng.2025.106009The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networksMohammad Reza Maghami0Strategic Research Institute (SRI), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Al-Zahra University, Deh Vanak, Tehran, IranThis study explores the integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) generation with Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (CS) to mitigate grid pressure and facilitate accelerated charging. This study aims to identify the optimal placement and capacity of solar-enhanced EV charging stations that bolster charging efficiency without compromising grid integrity. Simulations and analyses were conducted using the IEEE 33 Busbar system. Different EV charging rates (slow, medium, and fast) were examined to assess their impact on network performance and to determine the optimal placement for solar penetration. A sensitivity analysis was performed on the number of EVs connected to the CS and the level of solar PV penetration to investigate the impact of these variations on grid performance. The findings reveal that EV charging modes significantly affect grid performance, with fast and medium modes causing increased voltage division. Nonetheless, the infusion of solar power into the grid markedly mitigates these effects, particularly for fast and medium charging, thereby enhancing grid performance. In addition, the findings show that, increasing the number of EVs connected to CS by 20 % in fast-charging mode raises power losses from 8224 to 8300 kW and voltage division from 0.465 to 0.49 pu, while increasing solar PV penetration by 20 % decreases power losses to 8160 kW and voltage division to 0.43 pu. The sensitivity analysis also indicates that while increasing the number of EVs increases stress on the grid, rising solar PV penetration helps minimize this stress. In conclusion, integrating solar PV with EV charging stations is a viable solution to enhance grid performance and manage the increased demand from EVs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302502081XElectrical VehicleEV IntegrationEV CapacityEV charging stationSolar-EV integrationCleaner production |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Reza Maghami The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks Results in Engineering Electrical Vehicle EV Integration EV Capacity EV charging station Solar-EV integration Cleaner production |
| title | The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks |
| title_full | The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks |
| title_fullStr | The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks |
| title_short | The role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of EV charging modes on distribution networks |
| title_sort | role of solar energy in mitigating the impact of ev charging modes on distribution networks |
| topic | Electrical Vehicle EV Integration EV Capacity EV charging station Solar-EV integration Cleaner production |
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