Overcoming Capacity Constraints
As Europe shifts toward electric vehicles (EVs), the growing demand for charging infrastructure is putting significant pressure on electricity distribution networks. E.DSO latest paper ‘Grid-Optimised Deployment of Charging Infrastructure for Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Overcoming Capacity Constraints’ tackles these challenges head-on with practical solutions.
With contributions from leading DSOs across Europe, this publication offers invaluable insights into the technical, regulatory, and policy solutions needed to support the electrification of transport.
Key challenges identified in the paper include:
- Time to connect and prioritisation: The influx of connection requests for new EV charging stations is overwhelming DSOs, leading to delays that could hinder the EU’s electrification goals.
- Capacity and congestion management: The increasing load from EV charging is causing network congestion, particularly in areas with aging infrastructure, such as the Netherlands, where grid congestion is already a major bottleneck.
- Network planning and long-term development: The unique load characteristics of EVs require DSOs to rethink traditional network planning strategies to accommodate the fast-growing demand for charging infrastructure.
E.DSO paper not only highlights the challenges but also presents practical solutions that DSOs can implement to overcome these obstacles. These solutions are based on successful initiatives already underway in various European countries.
For a deeper dive into the challenges and solutions, download the full paper by E.DSO and join the conversation on how we can drive the electrification of transport in Europe.
