Architectural options for vehicle to grid communication

• Published in: Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik Vol. 128; no. 1-2; pp. 47 - 52
• Main Authors: Kupzog, F., Bacher, H. J., Glatz, M., Prüggler, W., Adegbite, A., Kienesberger, G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Vienna Springer-Verlag 01.02.2011; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Communication; Computer Hardware; Distributed generation; Electric power distribution; Electric power grids; Electric vehicle charging; Electric vehicles; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Multiutilities; Originalarbeiten; Smart grid; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems; Vehicle-to-grid; E-Mobilität; Electric mobility; Intelligentes Laden; User interface; Charging station; Ladestation; Benutzerschnittstelle; Fahrzeug-Stromnetz-Kommunikation; Vehicle2grid communication; Smart charging
• ISSN: 0932-383X; 1613-7620
• DOI: 10.1007/s00502-011-0796-8

Summary The current rise of electric mobility as a means of reducing CO 2 emissions in the traffic sector comes with the challenge for distribution power networks to host not only additional distributed generators but also additional loads – namely the electric vehicles. This work makes an effort to tackle the peak consumption challenge that, if not solved in time, would require additional investments for grid reinforcement. Coordinated charging of electric vehicles requires communication in the triangle of user, car and power grid. General options for vehicle to grid communication and their applicability are discussed from the viewpoint of a multi-utility system operator. This will be the foundation for an implementation of second-generation home charging stations in the smart grids model region of Salzburg.