Optimization of aggregated EV power in residential communities with smart homes

Huangjie Gong, Dan M. Ionel

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Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) tend to increase peak power for residences in the evening when house owners return home and begin charging. The aggregated EV charging demand can cause a sudden rise in the peak power at the distribution system level, resulting in a 'dragon curve' Such phenomenon, combined with the 'duck curve' that is caused by high photovoltaic (PV) penetration in residential communities, requires fast ramping rates and expanded capabilities for local distribution transformers and main feeder cables provided by the utility. As a solution, a residential energy storage system (RESS) can store surplus PV generation during midday and use the stored energy to support the peak power demand in the evening. House owners benefit from this strategy by avoiding electricity sales to the grid at low rates and by reducing energy usage during high Time-of-Use (ToU) periods. In this paper, a community with smart homes that include PV systems, RESSs and EVs was modeled. The EV models were developed based on data from the National Travel Household Survey (NHTS). The EV charging and RESS operation were scheduled to reduce the daily utility charge. The entire power system worked as virtual power plant as it kept the aggregated power constant for a long period of time.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020
Pages779-782
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728146294
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2020
Event2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020 - Chicago, United States
Duration: Jun 23 2020Jun 26 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period6/23/206/26/20

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Dragon Curve
  • Electric Vehicle (EV)
  • NHTS
  • Residential Distribution Power System
  • Residential Energy Storage System (RESS)
  • Smart Home

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Transportation

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