Grid Interconnection and Performance Testing Procedures for Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Power Electronics

Bidirectional power electronics can add vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability in a plug-in vehicle, which then allows the vehicle to operate as a distributed resource (DR). The uniqueness of the battery-based V2G power electronics requires a test procedure that will not only maintain Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) interconnection standards, but can also evaluate the electrical performance of the vehicle working as a DR. The objective of this paper is to discuss a recently published National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) technical report that provides interim test procedures for V2G vehicles for their integration into the electrical distribution systems and for their performance in terms of continuous output power, efficiency, and losses. Additionally, some other test procedures are discussed that are applicable to a V2G vehicle that desires to provide power reserve functions. A few sample test results are provided based on testing of prototype V2G vehicles at NREL.

• Record URL:
  http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/54505.pdf
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • To be presented at the World Renewable Energy Forum 2012, Denver, Colorado, May 13-17, 2012.
• Corporate Authors:

  National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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• Authors:
  • Kramer, William
  • Chakraborty, Sudipta
  • Kroposki, Benjamin
  • Hoke, Andy
  • Martin, Greg
  • Markel, Tony
• Publication Date: 2012-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 10p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric power generation; Electric power supply; Electric vehicles; Grids (Transmission lines); Interconnection (Electric power); Plug-in hybrid vehicles; Testing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Battery charging
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01445999
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: NREL/CP-5500-54505
• Contract Numbers: DE-AC36-08GO28308
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 14 2012 11:14AM