A conceptual overview: integration of bi-directional electric vehicle (ev) chargers for effective peak grid demand management in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This paper presents an energy analysis of the integration of bi-directional electric vehicle (EV) chargers for managing peak grid demand in Sri Lanka. This study addresses the challenges posed by peak demand and the way to address these issues with EV technology. The concept of bi-directional EV chargers is introduced, allowing EVs to both consume and feed energy back into the grid. The researchers calculated the benefit of using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) feeding systems for the years 2030 and 2040 assuming that the number of EVs is 10% of the total number of motor cars in the country. This method can provide 25% of the energy requirement of the current peak demand in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, this paper provides valuable insights that can guide further research and development in this area, contributing to sustainable grid utilization and EV adoption.