Abstract-In the emerging smart grid, using flexible infrastructures to realize better energy management via demand response scenarios is at its core. The potential of electric vehicles used to realize such flexibility is widely experimented with. In this work, we take a closer look at a specific case of enterpriseowned electric vehicles, parked at enterprise premises, and how their charging can be optimized in order to both adhere to the enterprise operational constraints, as well as consider dynamic changes stemming from other grid stakeholders. A simplified optimization using an evolutionary algorithm is realized, and the approach is evaluated under two scenarios of interest. Of specific interest to the many smart grid stakeholders are the DR scenarios [4], as these can yield additional (usually monetary) benefits to the involved stakeholders, while in parallel tackling key problems in the grid due to highly dynamic energy production stemming from Renewable Energy Sources (RES). The role of the Electric Vehicles (EVs) in smart grid is increasingly investigated [6], including their utilization as dynamic storage [7], since, if a critical mass of them is reached, they can have a significant energy impact on existing infrastructure, future planning and naturally in any energy optimization scenario.
Index Terms-EnergyEVs can be an active participant in DR, since they provide flexibility during longer standing times. This is especially of interest when larger numbers of them are available, which is the case e.g., for EV fleets. Several uncertainties are coupled with individual EVs including, their presence, the authorization to centrally control charging, the acceptance by the consumer (EV owner), the impact on the EV battery, etc. However, many of these considerations, can be set aside in specific cases, such as those involving enterprise-owned cars.In this work we focus on this area and introduce two DR scenarios (a price-based and an incentive-based one) that are attractive for enterprise fleets of electric vehicles. The latter can react to DR events, with the flexibility given by long and predictable parking times without interfering with their operational plan. We introduce an optimization approach that allows operators of such EV fleets to react to two different types of DR events. Finally we evaluate these two scenarios and the optimization realized, with real world data both for available RES and enterprise EV fleet.
II. DEMAND RESPONSE FOR DSO AND SUPPLIERSIn the context of enterprise-owned EVs, different motivations exist for shifting electrical loads over time. From a local point of view, such load shifts can help reducing consumption (due to EV charging) at times where electricity is expensive in order to reduce overall enterprise costs. In addition, EVs can also be used to prevent the overall power draw from exceeding technical or contractual limitations which could lead to physical damages or penalty fees. DR allows extending this concept from local boundary conditions to more global aspects, as due t...