AI-informed Holistic EVs Integration Approaches for Distribution Grids

AHEAD will create a simulation environment capable of predicting the most convenient locations to place EV charging stations while optimising the usage of the power grid resources and that of the charging stations in urban and rural areas. This simulation environment will exploit the unique features of the latest AI models and include two layers: a spatial mapping—placing the chargers where the people need them to be—and that of the power grid—placing the chargers where the grid can support them.

Innovative smart charging algorithms will be designed and tested in the model to minimise the impact of EV charging pools on the network while ensuring economic benefits for consumers. These smart charging algorithms will be tested in three demonstration sites to assess the technical and economic feasibility of smart charging light and heavy-duty EVs and boats.

Particular attention will be given to the user experience and cybersecurity and understanding how to minimise the impact of smart charging on the users while creating a model to simulate cyber-attacks on the chargers to suggest defensive mechanisms for system protection.