Analysis of a Coordinated Infrastructure Development for Supplying Battery and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Abstract

The integration of electric vehicles has been proposed as one viable alternative for reducing CO 2 emissions in the mobility sector. However, the effects of the integration of electric vehicles in distribution grids must be assessed to support the decision-making for planning future electrical grids. In this sense, this paper evaluates the technical effects of the integration of electric charging and H2-filling infrastructure in distribution grids for at different development scenarios of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Considering that zero-emission electric vehicles (ZEEV) will play a relevant role as suitable technology for reduction CO 2 emission, it is required to determine the required measures that need to be performed in order to ensure the security and reliability of the electrical system. Thereby, the main contribution of this paper is a technical evaluation of the German distribution grids under different market development scenarios for ZEEV until 2050, which allows determining the impact and reinforcements measures required for a sustainable integration of H 2 -filling and charging infrastructure in Germany. On the other hand, it provides some recommended actions to be considered in the development plans for network operators and political frameworks.