Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids

Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids offers in-depth knowledge on how to optimize electric vehicle charging and grid integration in a range of novel and traditional distribution architectures. The book begins with a rigorous foundation in the mathematical modeling required and provides extensive analysis of regulatory standards, thus ensuring readers can maximize the practical potential of these technologies. Later chapters dig deeply into novel distribution architectures and the opportunities in nano- and microgrids, as well as peak load management and voltage stability enhancement and other aspects of optimization and control of EV charging demand in active power distribution grids.

Designed for students, researchers, and engineers, Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, regulatory guidance, and industry insight.

• Builds from essential skills to complex applications across a variety of novel distribution architectures
• Includes detailed discussions of regulatory frameworks and industry standards
• Supports engineers, students, and researchers in integrating EV smart charging to DER-enabled grids for sustainable transport

Linni Jian is currently an Professor in the Department of Energy and Power Engineering, City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), Dongguan, China, and has been the Director of the Shenzhen Municipal Key Laboratory in Electric Direct Drive Technologies, China since 2016). She has published 2 monographs, 2 book chapters and 130+ academic articles in the areas of electric vehicle, vehicle-to-grid, and sustainable energy and transportation, and has been listed in the World’s Top 2% Scientists List for four consecutive years. She also serves as Secretary-General on the Advisory Committee for Electrical Engineering Higher Education of Guangdong Province, China (since 2019), and an Evaluation Expert for National Special Projects on Renewable Energy Technologies for the Ministry of Science and Technology, China (since 2022).

Hang Yu has been a Assistant Professor at the School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering and Energy Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China. Dr Yu received his Ph.D. in information and communication engineering from the Southern University of Science and Technology, China, in 2022. His research interests include vehicle-to-grid technology, demand response, and microgrids.