Abstract:

Distribution companies (discoms) play a critical role in addressing these  problems. Discoms are responsible for developing the requisite charging infrastructure to support large-scale EV penetration. Consequently, they must estimate the number of EVs that are likely to be in use and their estimated impact on the grid. Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation supported Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe) to carry out a study on EV charging patterns and their impact on discoms. This study is designed as a support tool for discoms to calculate the load profiles of EVs and the electricity demand required for charging EVs until 2030—a key input in planning future infrastructure requirements. The study also provides provide policy direction to meet the ambitious targets of Delhi’s EV policy.