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This paper presents a methodology for evaluating the impact resulting from the expected large scale integration of micro-generation (µG) in Low Voltage (LV) grids in Portugal. The proposed methodology allows the evaluation of the impacts in the entire LV and Medium Voltage (MV) distribution network by using typical load and generation profiles (24 hours) representing two well defined year periods (Summer and Winter). The simulations were performed in a time interval from 2008 to 2030, upon the definition of future scenarios related to the expected µG installed power in Portugal in the same period. Based on the obtained results, it was possible to quantify percentage gains related to the reduction of energy losses as a result of µ G integration in LV networks, avoided CO2 emissions and the possibility of achieving investment deferrals due to branches' congestion levels reduction or voltage profile improvements. ©2010 IEEE.

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The uncertainties related to when and where electric vehicles will charge in the future requires the development of stochastic based approaches to identify the corresponding load scenarios. This paper describes a tool based on Monte Carlo techniques to be used for distribution grid planning, providing a characterization of possible grid operation conditions, regarding voltage profiles, branch loading, grid peak power and energy losses. A medium voltage network based on real data is used to illustrate the application of the developed methodology.

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This paper presents a conceptual framework to enable a successful integration of Electric Vehicles (EV) into isolated power systems. The developed framework includes the management and control actions that might be implemented over EV in order to improve the system's resilience. Several dynamic stability simulations were performed, using a small isolated grid as a test system, in order to demonstrate the possible contributions EV may provide to fast power/frequency control, either as a highly flexible and controllable load and/or as an energy storage device.

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This paper presents a conceptual framework to successfully integrate electric vehicles into electric power systems. The proposed framework covers two different domains: the grid technical operation and the electricity markets environment. All the players involved in both these processes, as well as their activities, are described in detail. Additionally, several simulations are presented in order to illustrate the potential impacts/benefits arising from the electric vehicles grid integration under the referred framework, comprising steady-state and dynamic behavior analysis.

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The Smart Grid vision along with the future deployment of Electric Vehicles presents numerous challenges in terms of grid infrastructure, communication, and control. In this context, Advanced Metering Infrastructure solutions are envisioned to be the active management link between utilities and consumers. This paper presents a survey of potential AMI functionalities particularly developed to foster the large scale deployment of EV in Smart Grids. For this accomplishment, the concepts of Automated Meter Reading, Automatic Meter Management and Smart Metering are revisited. Furthermore, different EV charging approaches are outlined and included in the functionalities under the Vehicle-To-Grid framework. Finally, AMI use cases are described under the Vehicle-to-Home perspective.