Research and Examination of Electric Vehicles Equipped with Vehicle to Grid (V to G) System.

Abstract

Plug-in technology is bringing a major change to the market as electric vehicles (EVs) have paved their way into becoming the future of transport. The above shift is further enhanced by the incorporation of the V2G technology that physically combines the energy storage role of EVs with the power grid. This paper aims to identify and analyze the multiple attributes of V2G technology in the aspects of energy sustainability, grid stability, and the community. This paper particularly involves grid simulation modelling, battery performance analysis, and stakeholder’s self-completed questionnaires and reveals that employing V2G systems can greatly improve the resilience of the grid, decrease the peak load by 20% and contribute to the integration of more renewables. It has to be noted that through participation in V2G control systems does include additional battery cycling, effects on battery lifespan can be curbed with better control systems. The economic advantages are significant. thus, EV owners can earn money by selling energy, and utilities enhance load shifting. Furthermore, V2G systems add to community reliability in as much as they support backup power when normal power supplies are interrupted and they also cut out on air pollution, especially in the urban centers. Thus, based on the critique of technical and economic factors, V2G technology has showed a great potential in improving the sustainable energy system and making it greener. Another promising research direction should be the improvement of the V2G with the use of available knowledge in the field of battery developments and appropriate regulations.