E-mobility - Implications for the Distribution Grid

Overview

What you will study

To sufficiently address the climate crisis, all sectors must achieve net zero emissions. In the transport sector, electrification is the fastest and most efficient way to realise this goal. Efforts in the transport sector are being made to accelerate the integration of electric mobility (e-mobility)  into the grid as the global energy system is facing fundamental changes. Namely, the increasing share of volatile renewable energy as part of the power mix requires grid flexibility and reliability.

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries can offer this flexibility to grid operators, and this can facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. While the integration of e-mobility into the transport sector presents challenges for grid operators, it also offers great opportunities. Grid operators should be aware of these challenges and opportunities, so that they can act quickly and efficiently.

After completing the E-mobility - Implications for the Distribution Grid course offered by Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, participants will be able to:

• describe how an electric drivetrain works and what types of charging infrastructures are necessary for different applications;

• recognise the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the grid;

• differentiate between rural and urban mobility in terms of their implications for the grid; and

• actively support the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the grid.