Transforming the Electric Infrastructure

Systemic Risks in the Electric Power Infrastructure?

As envisaged by developers, economic actors or politicians, advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) should be utilized in electricity infrastructures to an unprecedented level, mainly to enhance the capability to handle the more volatile power supply by renewable energy sources. However, the extended use of ICT can also be a source of additional risks, due to the increased “op...

Roadway Infrastructure for Neighborhood Electric Vehicles

Anonymous Payment Mechanisms for Electric Car Infrastructure

Electric vehicles are receiving more and more support from both companies and governments as one of the most popular choices for the future green car systems. However, the need for an infrastructure of electric charging stations across the rood network can threaten the driver’s privacy. In particular, information disclosed by electric payment mechanism can reveal the identity and diving pattern...

Infrastructure Issues regarding the Ultrafast Charging of Electric Vehicles

This paper is devoted to the infrastructure issues arising from the ultrafast charging of electric vehicles in the timeframe of ~5 minutes. To mitigate variances and peaks caused by high energy transfer rate and pulse-like load, an ultrafast charging station must be partially decoupled from the utility grid by the usage of intermediate energy buffers. The perspective charging station load and i...

Interdependencies between an Electric Power Infrastructure with Distributed Control, and the Underlying Ict Infrastructure

The electric power grid is evolving from a centrally controlled grid with only a handful of regulated monopolies to an open liberalized electricity market. Also, more and more small scale dispersed generators are being deployed in the distribution net. This puts extra stress on the power grid in an era where electricity is one of the most important commodities for economical, industrial and eve...