GridShield – Optimizing the Use of Grid Capacity during Increased EV Adoption

Marisca Zweistra, Hanna van Sambeek, Gerwin Hoogsteen

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Abstract

With the increasing adoption rate of electric vehicles, power peaks caused by many cars simultaneously charging on the same low-voltage grid can cause local overloading and power outages. Smart charging solutions should spread this load, but there is a residual risk of incidental peaks. A decentralized and autonomous technology called GridShield is being developed to reduce the likelihood of a transformer's fuse blowing. It acts as a measure of last resort to protect the grid against local power failures from unpredicted congestion by temporarily limiting the virtual capacity of charging stations. It optimizes grid capacity while ensuring grid reliability.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2022
Event35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition, EVS 2022 - Oslo, Norway
Duration: 11 Jun 202215 Jun 2022
Conference number: 35
https://evs35oslo.org/

Conference

Conference35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition, EVS 2022
Abbreviated titleEVS 2022
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityOslo
Period11/06/2215/06/22
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Keywords

  • energy security
  • energy network
  • smart charging
  • load management

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