Integration of Electric Vehicle Parking Lot Equipped With Solar Power Plant to the Distribution Network Considering Optimal Operation Criteria

Abstract

The microgrids and the distributed generation units are considered as the key elements of smart grids and intelligent networks of the future. The current network systems are mostly based on conventional grids where the integration studies are highly required to adopt new generation units and consumers. In this context, the studies for integration of a solar power plant to existing network is realized along with the dynamic loading sequences of electric vehicle parking lot. The parking lot which is equipped with roof mounted photovoltaic panels is designed and simulated with daytime solar power generation data and randomly selected electric vehicle charging sequences. The dynamic response of the grid is observed in accordance with simulated solar power plant data and electric vehicle charging sequence variation along with connection scenarios. The study represents the simulation results and grid response which varies during daytime in accordance with solar power generation and consumption considering altered connection point scenarios. Finally, the effect of different scenarios on power generation, consumption are presented along with different connection variations to operate the system with reduced power consumption in a reliable way.