Smart charging impact on electric vehicles in presence of photovoltaics

Abstract

The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) promises to be the turning point of sustainable energy and, in particular, renewable energy production in the world. EV Charging will generate substantial extra demand for electricity. Renewable energy, including solar and wind power, can be met in the grid technically and economically. Recent studies have shown that smart charging of EV can increase the synergy between photovoltaics (PV), electrical transmission and electricity usage, resulting in technological and economic advantages. Given the increasing emphasis on this area, this analysis summarizes an overview on smart charging studies taking into account PV power output and consumption of electricity.