Title :
Optimal sizing of microgrids: A fast charging station case
Author :
Corchero, C. ; Cruz-Zambrano, M. ; Heredia, F.-J. ; Cairo, J.-I. ; Igualada-Gonzalez, L. ; Romero-Ortega, A.
Author_Institution :
Catalonia Inst. for Energy Res., Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
In this work we focus on the optimal design of electric vehicle charging stations. We consider investment, operational costs, physical constraints and different electricity pricing strategies. The size of the various components in the microgrid architecture and the suitability of the storage system are analysed. The electric vehicle charging demand is modelled through a queuing system.
Keywords :
battery powered vehicles; battery storage plants; costing; distributed power generation; investment; power generation economics; pricing; queueing theory; electric vehicle charging demand; electric vehicle charging stations; electricity pricing strategies; investment; microgrid architecture; operational costs; physical constraints; queuing system; Batteries; DC-DC power converters; Electric vehicles; Investments; System-on-a-chip; charging station; electric vehicle; energy storage system; microgrid components optimal size; queuing system;
Conference_Titel :
European Energy Market (EEM), 2012 9th International Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Florence
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0834-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0832-8
DOI :
10.1109/EEM.2012.6254677
