Submission 107
How Charging Parameters and User Participation Shape V2G Value: A Scenario-Based Analysis of Peak Load Reduction
07 GIW26-107
Presented by: Michael von Bonin
Bidirectional charging (V2G) can reduce local distribution-grid peaks, but its value depends on how much flexibility is actually
available when the network is constrained. This paper presents an integrated assessment framework that combines a spatially
explicit Urban Digital Twin, a behavioural participation model, and low-voltage grid simulation. Representative mobility data
are embedded with urban-model information to generate a synthetic population with building- and household-level mobility
attributes. A Random Utility Model translates contract attributes, including guaranteed driving range, minimum plug-in dura-
tion, and remuneration, into household-specific participation probabilities. An event-based plug-in model then converts these
probabilities into vehicle connection, charging, and discharging profiles.
The resulting profiles are evaluated in winter scenarios with different V2G participation rates, charging-point and heat-pump
penetration levels, and heat-pump operating patterns. The analysis quantifies impacts on transformer loading, line utilisation,
voltage-related constraints, and the present value of grid-reinforcement and flexibility costs. The results show that V2G reduces
the most critical peaks when participating vehicles are connected during periods of coincident EV and heat-pump demand. Low
participation or short connection windows, however, sharply limits the realised benefit even when the installed battery capacity
is unchanged. Higher compensation increases flexibility costs, while the additional reduction in reinforcement needs remains
limited. V2G therefore provides the greatest value when it is targeted at locally constrained feeders and evaluated using realistic
participation and availability patterns rather than technical potential alone.