Abstract:

The market for electric vehicles has been growing enormously over the last two years and should continue to expand exponentially. This requires a large domestic and commercial charging network. The EV charging infrastructure that enables electric vehicle adoption relies heavily on partnerships between the private and public sectors, including utilities, government agencies, automakers, and the general public. Electric vehicles are shifting energy paradigms for mobility around the world. Many factors contribute to a consideration of fueling with electricity: When to charge, where to charge, how fast can the vehicle charge, and who will charging affect? As more electric vehicles pull power from the grid, utilities will need to address the increasing demand drivers will place on the grid. Energy storage and source from solar PV systems provides an eloquent solution to power providers and drivers alike.