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Active Charge Management of Electric Vehicles to Minimize Strain on Electricity Systems

Key project details

Principal investigator Blake Shaffer, associate professor, Economics, University of Calgary

Co-principal investigators

Megan Bailey, assistant professor, Finance, University of Calgary; Erica Myers, associate professor, Economics, University of Calgary

Research collaborators

David Brown, Canada Research Chair in Energy Economics & Policy, University of Alberta;  Frank Wolak, research associate, Stanford University
Non-academic partners  
Research Keywords electric vehicles, demand response, flexibility, electrification, managed charging, field experiment
Budget Cash: $425,000 In-Kind: $300,000

Research focus

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Off-peak charging

The research explores initiatives to promote off-peak charging times, especially overnight. It also investigates dynamic strategies that align with times when plenty of renewable energy is available. This approach helps lower overall system costs and eliminates the need for additional peak power generation.

A detailed 3D model visualization of an urban area with various layers indicating different aspects of the built environment. It features a services menu with options such as 'Building Info', 'Energy Demand' and 'Network Solution'.

Coordination among vehicles

This study also examines the impact of charging time on local distribution systems. Simply shifting charging to off-peak hours may not be sufficient; therefore, coordination among vehicles is essential to prevent overloading when many high-powered chargers operate simultaneously. Modern EVs equipped with software and telemetry technology can effectively facilitate this coordination.

 

Non-academic partners

Thank you to our non-academic partners for your support and trust.

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