Electric Vehicle Integration in a Smart Microgrid Environment

The growing demand for energy has led to the exploitation of fossil fuels, resulting in environmental pollutants. To mitigate this, electric vehicles (EVs) are being adopted, but there is a need for a system-level understanding of energy storage and management in a microgrid environment. This book explores state-of-the-art development in smart microgrid management with EV integration and their applications, identifying potential research directions and technologies for insight generation in various domains.

Format: Hardback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The increasing demand for energy, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, has led to the widespread exploitation of fossil fuels, resulting in a significant increase in environmental pollutants. In response to the challenges posed by conventional internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has accelerated significantly. Research indicates that smart microgrids can play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of fossil fuel use in transportation and the surge in power demand associated with the growing EV charging infrastructure.

As EVs continue to gain widespread acceptance with advancements in high-efficiency drivetrains and vehicle design, it has become evident that a comprehensive system-level understanding of energy storage and management within a microgrid environment is necessary. Practical considerations, such as fleet management, coordinated operation, battery repurposing, and the environmental impact of recycling and disposal, require careful examination in the context of an aging grid infrastructure. This book aims to explore such a perspective, drawing contributions from leading experts in the fields of planning, analysis, optimization, and management of electrified transportation and transportation infrastructure.

The primary objective of this book is to document the state-of-the-art development in smart microgrid management with EV integration and their applications. It also seeks to identify potential research directions and technologies that will facilitate insight generation in various domains, ranging from smart homes to smart cities, and within industry, business, and consumer applications. We anticipate that the book will serve as a valuable reference for a broader audience, including power system architects, practitioners, and researchers interested in advancing the integration of EVs and microgrids.

Weight: 726g
Dimension: 162 x 244 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367423919