Behaviour of an Integrated EV Based on Renewable Energy Linked to the Distribution Grid: An Educational Tool

Abstract

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are one of the renewable energy sources that can bring significant positive impacts to power system during their charging and discharging operations. According to this research an educational tool has been created to show students/users the Electric Vehicle’s behavior when integrated to the distribution grid. This research helps students/users to develop new algorithms for renewable energy and energy storage applications. A Matlab/Simulink module has been utilized to implement the integrated systems with simple, easy and flexible Graphical User Interface (GUI) for experimentation purposes. Furthermore, the developed educational tool aims to show that EVs can be efficiently charged by renewable energy sources connected to the grid with reduced charging costs. In addition, users can understand how those results can be sustainable for further studies and development. Unlike commercial wise tools, such a tool would add a promising methodology for the research methods and educational systems due to availability and user friendly approach.