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Reference Number	NIA_WPD_055
Title	Dynamic Charging of Vehicles
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Energy Efficiency(Transport) 50%; Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 50%;
Research Types	Applied Research and Development 100%
Science and Technology Fields	ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Project Contact No email address given Western Power Distribution
Award Type	Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source	Ofgem
Start Date	01 December 2020
End Date	01 February 2022
Duration	ENA months
Total Grant Value	£474,741
Industrial Sectors	Power
Region	South West
Programme	Network Innovation Allowance
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (100.000%)
	Industrial Collaborator	Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (0.000%)
Web Site	https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WPD_055
Objectives	This feasibility study can be broken down into the following work packages and deliverables.Work Package 1Work package one will cover project management activities over the course of the project. This will include the production and execution of the data protection plan and communication plan, as well as day to day project management activities. Work Package 2Work Package two will look at researching the current technology available for Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) worldwide. It will include the review of learning and data collection, as well as the expected power requirements and an evaluation of the UK supply chain.Work Package 3This Work Package will carry out modelling of traffic flows and vehicle usage patterns to identify the extent of dynamic wireless charging required and assessment of the network impacts of dynamic wireless charging, which can be used by network planners to assess the network when a connection request for this system comes in. This may be delivered in the form of a load profile, with earthing and power quality assessments undertaken. The site will be selected for the case study and then the case study area will be modelled for network impact including load draw, power quality and earthing requirements and considerations. This work Package will then carry out the evaluation of the business case and then will proceed through the project gateway if proven viable.Work Package 4Evaluation of the desktop research and data modelling, leading to the development of a roadmap indicating likely adoption rates and timescales for dynamic wireless charging in the UK. This Work Package will also look at the physical installation and safety of DWPT systems.Work Package 5Providing delivery details of the next phase and the complete feasibility report. This work package will see the results disseminated to industry stakeholders. This project is a tabletop feasibility study and research project to understand the electrical and physical impact of DWPT technology within the UK. Over the 11-month project, we will carry out modelling and simulations of a case study in Coventry to provide DNOs with the specification for connecting this to the distribution network. Assess the electrical impact of DWPT technology on the distribution network Examine issues such as earthing and having multiple connection points Model DWPT on a selected case study within Coventry Review current DWPT technologies already available worldwide Deliver a set of Electrical values which can be adopted into WPD modeling as business as usual Report on the feasibility of DWPT in the UK Forecast DWPT uptake within the UK Evaluate the business case and feasibility for DWPT in the UK
Abstract	There are sectors of the transport system, such as buses and heavy goods vehicles, which have proven challenging to electrify due to their high energy demands. Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) is a technology which has the potential to help these use cases decarbonise by extending the range of battery electric vehicles by powering the vehicle or charging the battery while it is in motion. This proposal aligns with one of the three focus areas from our Innovation Forward Plan: Electrification of Freight. This project will investigate wireless dynamic charging infrastructure and its impact on our distribution network. The project will produce models that will accurately assess the impact of a roll out of this type of technology across our license areas.This project will assess the feasibility of deploying DWPT technology on UK roads and the electrical impact on our distribution network. This technology is a small continuous charging strip that is laid beneath the tarmac on major trunk roads. The electrical impact of this technology is not yet understood, as it would require many connection points across the length of charger, and there would be several challenges to understand such as earthing arrangements.As part of this project, a scalable and transferrable model to evaluate the impact of DWPT on the energy network will be created. The project will also produce a set of electrical values which will be incorporated into the new WPD planners tool. This is a key deliverable and will be shared with all RIIO licensed UK DNOs for their own use. The project can be broken down into the following work packages:WP1 – Project Management – Set up of project and the maintenance of all the project management documentation.WP2 – Technology Review – Review of current continuous charging systems & wireless systems worldwide, led by Cenex.WP3 – Power Modelling – Coventry University will model the proposed technology on our case study network in Coventry, and asses electrical impact.WP4 – Demonstrator Evaluation – Building on WP3, Cenex will include traffic data to provide accurate usage profiles for the technology and look at the viability of the technology including validation.WP5 – Dissemination and Reporting – Final evaluation reports and dissemination to industry. This includes the transfer of deliverables into BaU.Coventry City Council will lead the project with support from WPD and a consortium of partners: Cenex; Coventry University; Hubject; Midlands Connect; National Express; Toyota Tsusho UK and Transport for West Midlands.
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Added to Database	02/11/22