Impact of Battery Charging of Electric Vehicles on Power Quality in Smart Homes and Low-Voltage Distribution Networks

Authors

  • D. S. Batorowicz Author
  • H. Zimmer Author
  • P. Franz Author
  • J. Hanson Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj14.251

Keywords:

Power quality, electric vehicle, smart home, harmonic voltages, voltage unbalance

Abstract

The German federal government is aiming towards one million electric vehicles by 2020 [1]. The battery charging of electric vehicles in low-voltage networks with high penetration of power electronic devices is the scope of this investigation. Due to an increase of the number of electric vehicles, the changes of power quality and violation of predefined limits are evaluated. This analysis gives information about expected power quality and challenges for the distribution network operators and the manufacturers to conform present standards.

Author Biographies

  • D. S. Batorowicz

    Department of Electrical Power Supply with Integration of Renewable Energies 
    Technische Universität Darmstadt 
    Landgraf-Georg-Str. 4, 64283 Darmstadt (Germany) 

  • H. Zimmer

    Department of Electrical Power Supply with Integration of Renewable Energies 
    Technische Universität Darmstadt 
    Landgraf-Georg-Str. 4, 64283 Darmstadt (Germany) 

  • P. Franz

    Department of Electrical Power Supply with Integration of Renewable Energies 
    Technische Universität Darmstadt 
    Landgraf-Georg-Str. 4, 64283 Darmstadt (Germany)

  • J. Hanson

    Department of Electrical Power Supply with Integration of Renewable Energies 
    Technische Universität Darmstadt 
    Landgraf-Georg-Str. 4, 64283 Darmstadt (Germany)

Published

2024-01-16

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