Mobility

What impact will the transformation of transportation have on infrastructure?

In addition to replacing the existing conventional vehicles, the adaptation of the infrastructure is also elementary to the success of the transport turnaround. To this end, the power grids must be upgraded and new infrastructures built, such as hydrogen infrastructure.

In the case of electromobility, the load on the power grids varies depending on the charging strategy. Our work focuses on the detailed analysis of distribution grids since this is where the electric vehicles and charging stations are connected. With our GridSim model, different grid areas (e.g. urban, rural) can be linked with scenarios and charging strategies. Thus the expected grid load can be determined, and recommendations for action for intelligent integration can be derived. In the model, there are various options for characterizing the electric vehicles and the charging points (e.g. private, commercial, or public charging). These are linked to the distribution grid.

In particular, we consider the following questions:

  • Can the grids withstand electromobility?
  • How can electromobility be integrated into the grid in a meaningful way?

Below you will find our news, publications, and projects on the subject

More News on Topic (2)

  • Intermediary report on the study "bidirectional charging - use cases from the user's point of view" commissioned by ADAC online
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  • Electromobility in Germany in 2020
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More Publications on Topic (32)

  • From the use case to the living lab
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  • Series of articles on the characterisation of low-voltage grids and grid representatives: Identification of reference grids for the clusters
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  • Series of articles on the characterisation of low-voltage grids and grid representatives: Distribution grids in the Climate-Neutral Energy System - Scenarios for Consumption, Generation and Grid Operation
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  • Influence of the ramp-up of battery electric commercial vehicles on distribution grid planning
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  • Series of articles on the characterisation of low-voltage grids and grid representatives: Identification of grid clusters in the low voltage level
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More Projects on Topic (3)

  • SPIRIT-E - Shared Private Charging Infrastructure and Reservation for Bidirectionally Integrated Truck Electrification
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  • ELINA - Deployment of Dynamic Inductive Charging Infrastructure in Public Transport
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  • unIT-e² – living lab for integrated e-mobility
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