Backbone Power Grid Requirements and Rules for Successful Grid Integration of e-Mobility

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Backbone Power Grid Requirements and Rules for Successful Grid Integration of e-Mobility

Regnery, Florian

From the perspective of the power grid, an electric vehicle is first and foremost a new mobile consumer with a relatively high power output. In addition, it is hard to predict its energy demand. High storage capacity and optional temporal flexibility are also characteristics of electric vehicles, which can make the task of balancing generation and demand at all times more complex. Charging processes can also put additional strain on the grid and make further grid expansion necessary. However, this does not always have to be the case if e-mobility is integrated into the electricity system in a forward-looking and targeted manner. The high total additional battery capacities can create a high potential for a flexible integration of renewable energy. In this context, the factors influencing the development of e-mobility and the corresponding charging infrastructure will be considered and their challenges in grid integration will be presented. The need for action will be identified and suitable solutions will be presented.