The Role of Renewable Energy and Storage in Electrifying Transportation: A Case Study on Hybrid EV Charging Infrastructure
The accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) infrastructure. This thesis addresses the challenges posed by EVCS integration into power systems, focusing on grid impacts and mitigation strategie...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/425590 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/425590 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Electric vehicles--Batteries Vehicles elèctrics--Bateries Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sostenible::Mobilitat sostenible |
| Sumario: | The accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) infrastructure. This thesis addresses the challenges posed by EVCS integration into power systems, focusing on grid impacts and mitigation strategies. Key methods include the use of photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and active power filters to reduce grid stress and improve system stability. A comprehensive technical handbook is presented, guiding the design of PV systems, the selection and assembly of battery packs, and their integration into EVCS. A case study evaluates six operational scenarios, accounting for uncertainties such as demand variability, operating hours, land availability, and grid strength at the point of common coupling. These scenarios assess the feasibility of different energy penetration levels from PV, BESS, and the grid. Economic and environmental analyses highlight the profitability of each scenario and quantify the sustainability benefits, including carbon emission reductions and energy efficiency gains. The findings demonstrate that integrating renewable energy and storage technologies can significantly enhance EVCS viability while reducing grid dependence. The study concludes with recommendations for extending battery pack lifespan to improve long-term system performance. |
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