Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach

This study presents an optimization method for scheduling electric vehicle (EV) charging in residential areas, aimed at minimizing costs associated with peak demand periods. As the adoption of EVs increases, effective management of their charging demands becomes crucial for both utilities and EV ow...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Ahsan Niazi, Syed Abid Ali Shah Bukhari, Vikram Kumar, Khalil Muhammad Zuhaib, Usama Aslam
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Published: Sukkur IBA University 2025-06-01
Series:Sukkur IBA Journal of Emerging Technologies
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Online Access:https://journal.iba-suk.edu.pk:8089/SIBAJournals/index.php/sjet/article/view/1602
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Vikram Kumar
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description This study presents an optimization method for scheduling electric vehicle (EV) charging in residential areas, aimed at minimizing costs associated with peak demand periods. As the adoption of EVs increases, effective management of their charging demands becomes crucial for both utilities and EV owners. This research develops a mathematical model for a combined EV aggregator that coordinates charging and discharging activities among residential, commercial, and industrial users. Using a Multi-Agent Charging and Discharging (MACD) algorithm, the study shifts EV charging from peak to off-peak hours, leveraging time-of-use (TOU) pricing to reduce overall electricity costs. Case studies demonstrate that coordinated charging can decrease costs by up to 15% compared to uncoordinated methods, highlighting the algorithm's efficiency in managing energy demand and enhancing grid stability. The findings underscore the potential for optimized EV scheduling to contribute significantly to smart grid operations and suggest avenues for future research into the algorithm's broader impacts on network performance.
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spelling doaj-art-e6889ebcb7b8477fa351d5f000b0561e2025-08-20T03:25:59ZengSukkur IBA UniversitySukkur IBA Journal of Emerging Technologies2616-70692617-31152025-06-018110.30537/sjet.v8i1.1602Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach Muhammad Ahsan NiaziSyed Abid Ali Shah Bukhari0Vikram Kumar1Khalil Muhammad ZuhaibUsama AslamThe University of LarkanoSaouth East University China This study presents an optimization method for scheduling electric vehicle (EV) charging in residential areas, aimed at minimizing costs associated with peak demand periods. As the adoption of EVs increases, effective management of their charging demands becomes crucial for both utilities and EV owners. This research develops a mathematical model for a combined EV aggregator that coordinates charging and discharging activities among residential, commercial, and industrial users. Using a Multi-Agent Charging and Discharging (MACD) algorithm, the study shifts EV charging from peak to off-peak hours, leveraging time-of-use (TOU) pricing to reduce overall electricity costs. Case studies demonstrate that coordinated charging can decrease costs by up to 15% compared to uncoordinated methods, highlighting the algorithm's efficiency in managing energy demand and enhancing grid stability. The findings underscore the potential for optimized EV scheduling to contribute significantly to smart grid operations and suggest avenues for future research into the algorithm's broader impacts on network performance. https://journal.iba-suk.edu.pk:8089/SIBAJournals/index.php/sjet/article/view/1602Keywords: Energy Management; EV Charging Schedualing; Demand Response; Smart gird;
spellingShingle Muhammad Ahsan Niazi
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Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach
Sukkur IBA Journal of Emerging Technologies
Keywords: Energy Management; EV Charging Schedualing; Demand Response; Smart gird;
title Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach
title_full Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach
title_fullStr Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach
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title_short Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Aggregators in Residential Areas: A Cost Minimization Approach
title_sort optimal scheduling of electric vehicle aggregators in residential areas a cost minimization approach
topic Keywords: Energy Management; EV Charging Schedualing; Demand Response; Smart gird;
url https://journal.iba-suk.edu.pk:8089/SIBAJournals/index.php/sjet/article/view/1602
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