Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids

Dear Colleagues,

A symbiotic introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in smart grids, accomplished by sophisticated operation modes and control strategies, will promote the opportunity for an active and collaborative participation by the different players in the energy market, including the end-user. In this sense, new advances in the development of innovative software and hardware technologies toward a dynamic integration of EVs (including all technologies) in smart grids is of paramount importance. Moreover, the impact in terms of power quality caused or suffered by the EV (e.g., charging system) and by the smart grid is also a relevant issue that should be considered. Consequently, the interactivity between EVs and smart grids will also facilitate the accomplishment of environmental targets, accommodate demand for electricity, as well as integrate renewables and energy storage systems in a collaborative and unified operation.

This Special Issue aims to establish a bridge between the present and future perspectives of EVs in smart grids, joining original contributions from different perspectives, including academic scientists and researchers, and professional communities.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following: 

• Unified EV charging systems with renewable energy sources and energy storage systems;
• Innovative operation modes for EVs considering on-grid and off-grid scenarios;
• EV operation as a power conditioner for smart grids;
• Advanced EV battery chargers considering on-board and off-board technologies;
• Innovative EV battery chargers employing emerging technologies of power electronics;
• EV integration in smart homes or microgrids as smart grid enablers;
• EV charging systems in industrial, commercial, and residential scenarios;
• EV integration as a contribution for energy control and decision, and demand response;
• New contributions for EV propulsion systems;
• EV wireless power transfer (WPT) systems in smart grids.

Dr. Vítor Duarte Fernandes Monteiro
Prof. João L. Afonso
Guest Editor

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