ABSTRACT
In order to keep up with the increasing demand for electric cars (EVs), it is essential to expand the EVCI (Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure). In this regard, our study addresses the crucial problem of reducing voltage losses and related expenses while carefully placing EV Charging Stations (EVCS) inside a distributed power network. It has used a two-step process to achieve this. Above all, we used the Forward-Backward Sweep technique to evaluate the network's voltage loss. This first stage provided us with a detailed knowledge of the voltage distribution, which allowed us to identify problem regions and rank the order of importance for mitigation. Then, taking into account various elements including installation and running costs, we developed a cost function to estimate the financial impact of placing EVCS at various points in the network. Therefore, in order to determine the ideal location for EVCS—a site that both reduces voltage loss while minimizing costs—we utilized an arithmetic optimization approach. Through repeatedly fine-tuning charging station location, we found solutions that balance cost-effectiveness with network performance. The study's results provide strong proof that it is possible to deploy EV charging stations in the majority of prime locations throughout a scattered network by using optimization approaches methodically. This increases the reliability and efficiency of the distribution system and encourages the sustainable uptake of electric cars by making greater use of the infrastructure needed for charging them.
