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How energy management strategy shapes optimal microgrid design: A comparative analysis for EV charging stations

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  • Alshammari, Nahar F.
  • Alshahr, Shahr
  • Barakat, Shimaa

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The rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) adoption places unprecedented strain on power distribution networks, driving demand for grid-connected charging stations integrated with renewable energy and hybrid energy storage systems (HESS). Current microgrid design practices often treat system sizing and control strategy as separate problems, resulting in suboptimal configurations.

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  • Alshammari, Nahar F. & Alshahr, Shahr & Barakat, Shimaa, 2026. "How energy management strategy shapes optimal microgrid design: A comparative analysis for EV charging stations," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 407(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:407:y:2026:i:c:s0306261926000048
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2026.127352
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