Anticipating a continued surge in electric vehicle (EV) numbers in the coming decades, driven by technological advancements and declining battery costs, this research addresses the persistent challenge of slow battery charging hindering widespread EV adoption. Fast charging units have emerged as an efficient solution, particularly for charging stations. This study introduces a control strategy for a DC microgrid incorporating an electric vehicle fast charging station (EVFCS) alongside distributed generation units. The primary goal is to assess the impact of EVFCS on the power grid, exploring its potential contributions to overall system operation, with a focus on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Specifically, the research aims to alleviate voltage sag and swell issues by utilizing the EV battery as a DC source for a distribution static compensator (D-STATCOM) device.

EV penetration, fast charging units, efficient option, charging stations, control strategy, DC microgrid, electric vehicle fast charging station, EVFCS, distributed generation units, impacts, grid, potential contributions, system operation, vehicle-to-grid, V2G technology, voltage sag, voltage swell, EV battery.