Feasibility of direct current street lighting & integrated electric vehicle charging points

K. A. Smith, S. J. Galloway, A. Emhemed, G. M. Burt

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Abstract

In the context of the energy trilemma (the provision of sustainable, affordable, reliable energy) the application of Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) distribution offers several advantages over the incumbent AC distribution system. LVDC distribution can increase the power transfer capability of existing cable assets while reducing the converter complexities required to integrate distributed generators and modern electrical loads to the network. This paper evaluates the technical potential for LVDC street lighting and integrated electric vehicle charging points by considering existing cable specifications, protection schemes and overall system efficiency.

The first author was supported by EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Power Networks and Smart Grids (EP/L015471/1) with industry support from Rolls-Royce plc. No new data was collected or generated during the course of the research.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2016
EventIET Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conference - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 Nov 20163 Nov 2016
http://conferences.theiet.org/hevc/

Conference

ConferenceIET Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period2/11/163/11/16
Internet address

Keywords

  • electric vehicles
  • LVDC distribution systems

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