Härtill 4 uppsatser

Diss. (sammanfattning) Kongens Lyngby : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, 2024

The power and transportation sectors are currently undergoing a profound transformation. While the power sector focuses on decarbonization through massive investments in renewable energy, electric mobility is being driven forward to reduce emissions in the transportation sector. The increasing adoption of distributed energy resources and electric vehicles (EVs) challenges the power distribution network (PDN). In this context, the charging infrastructure (CI) plays a pivotal role by serving as the link between the transportation network (TN) and the PDN. While adequate CI is crucial for mass-scale EV adoption, its placement and sizing will significantly influence the implications for the PDN. Particularly in urban areas with limited access to home charging, the planning and integration of public CI present a major challenge due to space constraints, a diverse set of charging needs, and the complexity of urban PDNs. This thesis examines the topic of urban CI from three different perspectives. Building upon the findings of four research articles, it focuses on the following key research areas: i) CI planning considering the integrated nature of TNs and PDNs, ii) the impact of EV charging on urban PDNs, and iii) solutions to integrate public CI in areas with limited PDN capacity. These three research areas form the central parts of the thesis.