Research Article

An Optimal Charging Strategy for PV-Based Battery Swapping Stations in a DC Distribution System

Table 1

BSS case study configuration parameters.

ParametersValues

PV capacity500 kW
Capacity of an EV battery system160 kWh
Rated capacity of a charger60 kW
Battery charging rate1/3 C
Total number of EV battery systems34
Total number of EV buses20
PV electricity price$0.0567/kWh
Distribution grid electricity price$0.1243/kWh