Electric Vehicle Charging and its Effects on the Power Distribution Network – A Review

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Tulika Bhattacharjee
M. Rajeshwari
K. Jeykishan Kumar

Abstract

The worldwide transition to e-mobility is a welcome step towards ensuring a greener planet. Countries across the world are planning to adopt Electric Vehicles (EVs) in a big way which calls for an increased number of charging stations. EV chargers, which are non-linear loads will impact the power quality of the system when connected to the distribution network leading to harmonics, frequency deviation, voltage unbalance, voltage fluctuation etc. Therefore, studies need to be carried out to analyse the effect of EV charging on the distribution system and to recommend possible remedial measures. This paper aims to review the research carried out on the analysis of the impact of EV charging on the distribution network.

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How to Cite
Bhattacharjee, T., Rajeshwari, M., & Kumar, K. J. (2024). Electric Vehicle Charging and its Effects on the Power Distribution Network – A Review. Power Research - A Journal of CPRI, 20(1), 89–98. https://doi.org/10.33686/pwj.v20i1.1170

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