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Ev Specific Time-Of-Use Rates Analysis For Workplace Charging

Document Type

Conference

Keywords

Demand charge, EVSE, Plug-in electric vehicles, Smart charging, Time-of-use tariff, Workplace charging

Journal/Book/Conference Title

2021 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2021

First Page

783

Last Page

788

Abstract

EV specific time-of-use rate plans have been recently introduced by several utilities to overcome the demand charge issue that is the main barrier impeding EV growth in the commercial and industrial sector. This study analyses two EV specific TOU rates in place from a customer and the grid perspectives. The analysis relies on a developed optimal cost model with coordinated charging strategies that minimizes the total cost of a workplace charging station over its lifetime. From a customer perspective, it is shown that the cost benefits are not always achievable and depends on the rates provided. From the grid perspective, the peak demand is found to be increased. Thus, the EV specific rates may not always provide an efficient use of the grid assets.

Department

Department of Technology

Original Publication Date

6-21-2021

DOI of published version

10.1109/ITEC51675.2021.9490039

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

Language

en

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