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3293. Assessing the Capability of Electric Vehicles to Enhance Flexibility of the Chilean Power System

Invited abstract in session MD-19: Electric Vehicles within Electric Power Systems, stream OR in Energy.

Monday, 14:30-16:00
Room: 44 (building: 116)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Gabriel Canales
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Universidad de Chile
2. Angela Flores
Universidad de Chile

Abstract

Chile is actively pursuing an ambitious agenda for the widespread electrification of the transportation sector, stablishing that by 2035, 100% of sales for all light and medium-duty passenger vehicles must be zero-emission. The large-scale integration of electric vehicles, while posing substantial challenges in managing the power grid, concurrently presents opportunities to significantly enhance system flexibility. This work analyzes the potential of electric vehicles to augment the flexibility of the Chilean power system. We introduce an operational model for electric vehicles, encompassing both personal vehicles and ride-hailing services, while integrating intelligent charging and discharging modes. The EV operational model is integrated into a unit commitment model, with the objective of assessing the impact of various electric vehicle operation modes on the power system operation. Applying this model to a realistic representation of the Chilean power system towards 2050, we evaluate the potential of electric vehicles in enhancing flexibility metrics. Furthermore, we investigate the influence of the adoption of ride-hailing services on the flexibility provided by the vehicle fleet. This research contributes valuable insights within the context of the Chilean power system, utilizing a realistic representation and considering the evolving landscape of electric transportation.

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Status: accepted

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