Analysis of Public Electric Vehicles Charging Impact on the Grid: Morocco Case Study

Electric vehicles charging infrastructures can have a significant impact on the power grid. Statistical analysis of the charging behavior of PEVs is necessary for planning and operation of public charging stations to evaluate the impact of the rapid deployment of PEVs and charging infrastructure on the power grid and to evaluate their potential benefits for future microgrids, especially in regulated (non-liberalized) electricity markets. This paper evaluates the impact of plug-in electric vehicles load and V2G (Vehicle to Grid) on the Moroccan distribution network at different EVs penetration scenarios. Simulation is carried out in MATLAB/SIMULINK. Results shows that the high penetration of EVs (Electric Vehicles) in Morocco might have a significant negative impact on the grid stability, but V2G might be an effective solution for energy dependance in the Kingdom. Results will also enable Moroccan utility company ONEE (National Office of Electricity and Water) anticipate the charging demand of PEV customers, as well as the impact on the electric grid as PEV penetration rates increase.