Paper Type
Completed Research Paper
Abstract
Replacing the internal combustion engine through electrification is regarded as crucial for future mobility. However, the interactions between a higher number of electric vehicles and the impacts on power plant capacities have not yet been sufficiently investigated. Hence, this paper develops an approach to evaluate the energetic impacts on current power plant capacities that result from a higher market penetration of electric vehicles by 2030. The key aspect of the approach is the quantification of smart charging processes in energetic and economic perspectives. It was found that the implementation has significant energetic and thus economic benefits because of an improved integration of the additional electricity demand. The value of information systems which enable smart charging processes is shown by the calculated cost-saving potentials, resulting from a reduced expansion of the power plant system.
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Johannes and Busse, Sebastian, "The Value of IS to Ensure the Security of Energy Supply – The Case of Electric Vehicle Charging" (2013). AMCIS 2013 Proceedings. 6.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2013/GreenIS/GeneralPresentations/6
The Value of IS to Ensure the Security of Energy Supply – The Case of Electric Vehicle Charging
Replacing the internal combustion engine through electrification is regarded as crucial for future mobility. However, the interactions between a higher number of electric vehicles and the impacts on power plant capacities have not yet been sufficiently investigated. Hence, this paper develops an approach to evaluate the energetic impacts on current power plant capacities that result from a higher market penetration of electric vehicles by 2030. The key aspect of the approach is the quantification of smart charging processes in energetic and economic perspectives. It was found that the implementation has significant energetic and thus economic benefits because of an improved integration of the additional electricity demand. The value of information systems which enable smart charging processes is shown by the calculated cost-saving potentials, resulting from a reduced expansion of the power plant system.