Electricity grid and electromobility Think together
As the electrification of the transport sector increases, so does the demand for electrical energy and grid capacity.
The expansion of the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is therefore closely linked to the development of the electricity grid and is a central component of the energy transition. The transport sector and the electricity system must therefore be closely linked.
The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure supports this process by analyzing data, determining future requirements and promoting the exchange between the energy industry, mobility sector and politics.
Rising electricity demand due to electromobility
With the growing number of electric vehicles, the demand for electricity for charging infrastructure is also increasing. At the same time, the energy transition is changing the electricity system due to the increasing share of renewable energies.
This results in new requirements:
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Increasing amounts of energy for electromobility
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Higher grid connection capacities for fast charging infrastructure
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Integration of wind and solar power
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Flexibilization of loads through intelligent charging
Coordinated planning between grid operators, energy suppliers and mobility players is therefore becoming increasingly important.
Plan network capacities at an early stage
The grid connection plays a central role in the construction of new charging points. Particularly powerful fast-charging points sometimes require considerable grid connection power.
The National Charging Infrastructure Control Center supports the expansion by analyzing future requirements and providing data for network expansion planning.
This information helps network operators,
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better estimate future consumers
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Expanding network capacities in good time
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efficiently integrate charging infrastructure into the electricity system.
Enable bidirectional charging without discrimination
Bidirectional charging describes the possibility of not only charging the vehicle battery, but also discharging it again, for example to use the electricity in the household (vehicle-to-home) or in the power grid (vehicle-to-grid). This can be attractive for users because it can reduce electricity costs or generate additional revenue. At the same time, bidirectional charging can provide the electricity system with additional capacity and thus ensure greater flexibility. This requires interoperable interfaces and standards, bidirectionally chargeable vehicles and charging facilities as well as a regulatory framework that enables bidirectional charging.
Data provision according to §14d EnWG
Data on the future demand for charging infrastructure is provided as part of the Energy Industry Act (Section 14d EnWG). This data helps distribution grid operators and transmission grid operators to align their grid expansion plans with the increasing demand for electrical energy.
The National Control Center analyzes the expansion of the charging infrastructure and provides the relevant information. In this way, the electricity grid can be further developed in line with demand and with foresight.
Site planning and load profiles
The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure provides various tools to support energy and network planning.
LocationTOOL
The StandortTOOL provides data in accordance with §14d EnWG as well as a decision-making basis for grid operators and planners to identify suitable locations for charging infrastructure and take future requirements into account.
Standard load profiles
Standard load profiles help energy suppliers and grid operators to better estimate the future electricity consumption of charging infrastructure. They show typical charging patterns and support both electricity trading and grid planning.
The National Charging Infrastructure Control Center is currently working on a publication and will make the standard load profiles available to you as soon as possible.