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Paper on Electromobility by ETIP SNET WG1 and WG4 members

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Monday. 26 January 2026

Members of ETIP SNET Working Group 1, Ilaria Losa, Nuno de Sousa e Silva, WG4 Nikos Hatziargyriou, and Petr Musilek (Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta), have published a new open-access paper titled “Electromobility and Distribution System Operators: Overview of International Experiences and How to Address the Remaining Challenges.” The study, developed in the framework of CIRED and building on the CIRED 2025 Roadmap, examines how Distribution System Operators (DSOs) worldwide are adapting to the rapid electrification of transport.

The paper provides an international review of electromobility integration strategies, analysing experiences from Europe, Canada, Australia, and Greece. It focuses on approaches such as smart charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services, and demand flexibility mechanisms, highlighting the role of DSOs in managing grid impacts while navigating evolving regulatory and market frameworks.

Key insights include lessons from European initiatives like Germany’s Energiewende and the UK’s Demand Flexibility Service, which show how EVs can act as distributed energy resources. Regional case studies from Canada and Greece identify challenges such as remote access limitations and island grid constraints, while Australia’s high PV penetration illustrates opportunities for PV–EV integration.

The paper concludes with recommendations for DSOs, outlining technical, regulatory, and market challenges and providing a roadmap for implementation.

This publication showcases the expertise and active contribution of ETIP SNET WGs members in advancing solutions for electrified transport and grid flexibility.

Read and download the full paper here.

 

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