Determinación del impacto de la carga de vehículos eléctricos en una red de distribución para el sector residencial

Abstract

The incorporation of electric vehicles into residential networks is changing the way electrical energy is used, which in turn poses new challenges for distribution networks. This study focuses on determining how charging these vehicles affects a residential electrical network, considering factors such as increased power consumption, possible saturation of transformers and transmission lines, voltage variations, and energy losses. Therefore, different cases are studied, including user charging habits, with special attention to peak demand times. The results show that if many electric vehicles are charged at the same time, problems in the quality of electrical service can arise, especially in networks that were not designed to support this type of additional load. However, the study highlights that these impacts can be reduced through proper load management, the use of controlled charging schedules, and the modernization of electrical infrastructure. In conclusion, timely planning using technological solutions is vital to ensure that residential distribution networks can safely and reliably adapt to the growth of electric vehicles.