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Using rooftop photovoltaic generation to cover individual electric vehicle demand—A detailed case study

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  • Martin, H.
  • Buffat, R.
  • Bucher, D.
  • Hamper, J.
  • Raubal, M.

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The introduction of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and the expansion of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power generation are both progressing at a fast pace to decarbonize the transport and the energy sector in Switzerland. These parallel developments have an enormous synergy potential as the actual decarbonization impact of BEVs depends heavily on the carbon footprint of the power source and the PV expansion requires local storage as a buffer to reduce negative impacts on the distribution grid. We present an empirical analysis based on a detailed 10-month data set of the charging and mobility behavior of 78 BEV users in Switzerland. It is combined with a fine-grained digital surface model of Switzerland to extract the detailed roof geometry and the corresponding rooftop PV generation capacity of each of the BEV owner’s houses.

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  • Martin, H. & Buffat, R. & Bucher, D. & Hamper, J. & Raubal, M., 2022. "Using rooftop photovoltaic generation to cover individual electric vehicle demand—A detailed case study," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 157(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:157:y:2022:i:c:s1364032121012326
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.111969
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