The growing penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) in distribution networks (DNs) has posed many challenges for electricity distribution companies, such as: increasing the amount of voltage drop, network losses and the number of outages due to the overload. To overcome
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The growing penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) in distribution networks (DNs) has posed many challenges for electricity distribution companies, such as: increasing the amount of voltage drop, network losses and the number of outages due to the overload. To overcome this, it is recommended to use coordinated charging methods. However, these methods require telecommunication, measurement and processing infrastructure with high costs and can only be implemented in smart grids. In this paper, a semi-intelligent method for charging EVs is presented that does not require complex infrastructure. This method, using a simple and inexpensive local automation system, charges EVs in the off-peak periods of the DN and thus improves its parameters. Since the EVs are charged at the low tariff time intervals, the proposed method will also benefit the EV owners. To achieve real results, four-wire DN is considered to model the effect of neutral conductor. To confirm the effectiveness of the proposed method, it is compared with different uncontrolled charging methods. A standard 19 bus test system is used for simulations.
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