Electric power vehicles are exceptionally complementary as systems for managing energy and power. Nordic countries have been considered as one of the frontrunners for electrification in their transport sector. So, this study is to investigate the current concerns of costs, potential benefits and socio-technical challenges of vehicle-to-grid transition for sustainable improvement in Scandinavian transport sector. Literature review section presents a clear understanding of previous researches around this topic. However, very few researches have been conducted in Scandinavia around this issue. This study intends to adopt qualitative method with a multi criteria analysis. According to the expected result of this study, Electric Vehicles and V2G contribute to the national energy systems, which allow integration of much higher levels of wind electricity and also greatly reduces national CO2 emissions.
Various previous studies show that transition to vehicle-to-grid technology has much to offer to society. Researchers further added that reducing petroleum use would help insulate oil importing economies from petroleum price spikes and shocks to the global market. It would also greatly improve the quality of the environment, displacing noxious emissions and the health, ecological, and climate-changed damages. Five Nordic countries are considered as pioneers in the world for renewable energy system. Various studies about Scandinavian transportation and energy system presented that V2G technology offers the motorists potential cost savings from their use of electricity as a fuel instead of gasoline. It is farther explained that, technological alternatives and energy planes play a significant role in Scandinavia. It is widely accepted that Nordic countries have been become frontrunner for electrification in their transport sectors, with the growth in travel demand including climate change and oil demand at a global scale. Therefore, it is a major concern to assess the cost & potential benefits of socio-technical perspective of V2G technology in these countries.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Background
2. Purpose and objective
3. Research Question
4. Literature Review
4.1 Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
4.2 Social Beneficial issues
4.3 Socio-technical challenges of V2G transition
5. Methodology
5.1 Method
5.2 Data collection
5.3 Data analysis – Multi criteria analysis
5.4 Qualitative and quantitative
6. Expected Results
7. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the costs, potential benefits, and socio-technical challenges associated with the transition to Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology within the transport sector of Nordic countries. By employing a qualitative approach and multi-criteria analysis, the study seeks to identify key factors that will enable policymakers to design effective, targeted strategies for sustainable transport development.
- Economic analysis of costs and potential savings for V2G adoption.
- Evaluation of environmental and social benefits, including CO2 emission reduction.
- Identification of socio-technical barriers to market penetration.
- Development of strategic policy recommendations for sustainable mobility.
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Socio-technical challenges of V2G transition
Transition management activities start with making collective visions of a sustainable future, such as, for sustainable mobility (Reddy & Painuly, 2004). The penetration of alternative fuels in transport is widely acknowledged to be essential towards a sustainable low carbon future of transport system (Tseng, et al. 2005). The main market barrier for alternative fuels is the lack of the associated infrastructure development. The market barriers of new technologies and fuels are classified as economic, technological, market and institutional (Reddy & Painuly, 2004). The main barrier for investing into infrastructure development of alternative fuels is their high capital cost (Tseng, Lee, & Friley, 2005). According to the European Expert group on future transport fuels (2011), the capital cost for building a hydrogen refueling station is estimated between 0.6M€ and 1.6M€, which is between 4 and 10 times higher than an equivalent petrol and diesel filling station (Barrett, 2011).
Chapter Summaries
Introduction & Background: This chapter contextualizes the shift toward V2G technology, highlighting the role of Nordic countries as pioneers in renewable energy and the environmental imperative to reduce CO2 emissions in transport.
Purpose and objective: This section defines the study's goal to measure the implications of V2G transition and outlines the research questions focused on costs, benefits, and policy strategies.
Research Question: This chapter specifies the core inquiries regarding the current concerns for V2G transition and its utility for the sustainable improvement of the Scandinavian transport sector.
Literature Review: This section provides a critical analysis of empirical studies regarding PHEVs and V2G, covering social benefits and the classification of socio-technical barriers.
Methodology: This chapter describes the qualitative approach and the use of multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to address the complexities of socio-economic and biophysical systems.
Expected Results: This section details the projected outcomes, including concrete policy recommendations such as transition strategies, stakeholder partnerships, and taxation reforms.
Conclusion: This final chapter synthesizes the findings, emphasizing the necessity of restructuring infrastructure and addressing the aspirations of various stakeholders to achieve sustainable fuel alternatives.
Keywords
Electric vehicles, vehicle-to-grid power, V2G alternative fuels in transport, socio-technical systems, transportation policy, sustainable energy, infrastructure investments, multi-criteria analysis, Nordic countries, CO2 emissions, renewable energy, transport sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on the transition to Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, specifically investigating the costs, benefits, and socio-technical challenges within the Nordic transport sector.
What are the central themes discussed?
The study centers on sustainable energy, infrastructure investment, policy design for transport, and the integration of electric vehicles into national energy grids.
What is the main research question?
The study asks what the current concerns are regarding the measurement of costs and benefits of V2G transition and how this technology contributes to sustainable transport improvements.
Which scientific method is utilized?
The author uses a qualitative research approach combined with a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) to evaluate conflicting objectives and complex stakeholder interests.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers the literature review of existing studies, the justification for PHEVs in grid connectivity, socio-technical barriers, and methodological frameworks for decision-making.
Which keywords characterize this work?
Key terms include electric vehicles, V2G power, socio-technical systems, transportation policy, sustainable energy, and infrastructure investments.
Why are Nordic countries specifically chosen for this study?
The study focuses on Nordic countries because they are recognized as global frontrunners in renewable energy and electrification within their transport sectors.
How does V2G benefit the national power grid?
V2G technology allows for the integration of higher levels of wind electricity and provides a new source of demand for electricity when grid demand is low.
What role do policymakers play according to the author?
Policymakers are essential in designing targeted strategies, such as changing taxation structures and facilitating stakeholder partnerships to remove market barriers.
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- Jobaire Alam (Autor:in), 2016, Vehicle-to-grid power fundamentals. The aspects of measuring costs, potential benefits and socio-technical barriers for sustainable improvement of the transport sector in Nordic countries, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/413297
