Electric vehicle charging simulations on a real distribution network using real trial data

Dixon, James and Elders, Ian and Bell, Keith (2019) Electric vehicle charging simulations on a real distribution network using real trial data. In: 2019 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, Asia Pacific, 2019-05-07 - 2019-05-10, International Convention Centre.

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Abstract

This paper presents the development of models of a real distribution network from Geographical Information System (GIS) data provided by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) of an area that is likely to see significant electric vehicle (EV) uptake. Using UK Census data with building analysis from Ordnance Survey datasets, likely existing domestic load profiles and likely locations of EV charge points are established. 12 months of data from the 215-vehicle My Electric Avenue EV trial are used to simulate the temporal variation of EV charging for various levels of EV uptake and power flow studies are run to examine the probable impact of EV uptake on a real distribution network in a suburban residential area in Scotland. It is shown that several parts of the network are expected to be faced with severe issues when 70% of vehicles in the area are replaced by EVs. The method presented is general and can be applied to any distribution system for which data is obtained to provide valuable insight as to the network issues that are likely to arise as a result of the uptake of EVs.

ORCID iDs

Dixon, James ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8930-805X, Elders, Ian ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6060-9235 and Bell, Keith ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9612-7345;
  • Item type:Conference or Workshop Item(Paper)
    ID code:68888
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    11 May 2019
    Published
    7 April 2019
    Accepted
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    Subjects:Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:17 Jul 2019 12:03
    Last modified:11 Nov 2024 16:59
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/68888
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