Volume 11 Issue 3 ( September 2024)

The growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) users is expected to rise in the future. The driving behavior of EV users is inherently unpredictable, necessitating the development of a scheduling framework for EV charging stations, particularly when the number of EVs exceeds one. The substantial load imposed on the grid by a large number of EVs charging concurrently can impact the grid during peak hours. The integration of solar panels into Electric Vehicle Charging Stations offers a viable priority to mitigate the grid impact resulting from EV charging events. In light of the expanding adoption of EVs, there is a critical need to address peak load technological challenges associated with EV charging management. This paper introduces effective solutions and strategies to overcome the problems. The results give a comprehensive solution to EVCS, considering the profit for both EV users and the grid by providing the Time of charging (TOC) based cost for scheduled charging priorities. The effectiveness of the implemented system by analyzing the load shifting of 12.7 Kwh for 100% acceptance, based on EV user responsiveness to the priority. This provides a cost reduction benefit of 22.63 Rs for off-peak hours to EV users, with the additional benefit of fast charging at off- peak hours by selecting a proper strategy for charging according to the requirements of EV users.

Keywords: Electric Vehicle Charging, Charging Scheduling, Solar Integration, Grid Impact, Sustainable Mobility Infrastructure