Systemwide Considerations for Electrification of Transportation in Islands and Remote Locations

O’Neill-Carrillo, Efrain; Lave, Matthew; Haines, Thad

doi:10.3390/vehicles3030030

Systemwide Considerations for Electrification of Transportation in Islands and Remote Locations

Journal Article · Fri Aug 06 00:00:00 EDT 2021 · Vehicles

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles3030030· OSTI ID:1812230

; Lave, Matthew; Haines, Thad

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent an important socio-economic development opportunity for islands and remote locations because they can lead to reduced fuel imports, electricity storage, grid services, and environmental and health benefits. This paper presents an overview of opportunities, challenges, and examples of EVs in islands and remote power systems, and is meant to provide background to researchers, utilities, energy offices, and other stakeholders interested in the impacts of electrification of transportation. The impact of uncontrolled EV charging on the electric grid operation is discussed, as well as several mitigation strategies. Of particular importance in many islands and remote systems is taking advantage of local resources by combining renewable energy and EV charging. Policy and economic issues are presented, with emphasis on the need for an overarching energy policy to guide the strategies for EVs growth. The key conclusion of this paper is that an orderly transition to EVs, one that maximizes benefits while addressing the challenges, requires careful analysis and comprehensive planning.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

OSTI ID:: 1812230

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1820411

Journal Information:: Vehicles, Journal Name: Vehicles Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 3; ISSN VEHIAE; ISSN 2624-8921

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Country of Publication:: Switzerland

Language:: English

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