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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction & Background
- Purpose and objective
- Research Question
- Literature Review
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
- Social Beneficial issues
- Socio-technical challenges of V2G transition
- Methodology
- Method
- Data collection
- Data analysis – Multi criteria analysis
- Qualitative and quantitative
- Expected Results
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to assess the costs, potential benefits, and socio-technical challenges of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) transition in Nordic countries, ultimately providing policy recommendations for sustainable development of the transport sector in Scandinavia.
- Measuring the costs and potential benefits of V2G transition in Nordic countries.
- Identifying the socio-technical challenges associated with V2G transition in Nordic countries.
- Developing policy recommendations for sustainable development of the transport sector in Scandinavia.
- Exploring the role of different stakeholders in the decision-making process for sustainable energy solutions.
- Examining the importance of infrastructure development for alternative fuels.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction & Background: This section provides an overview of the importance of V2G technology for sustainable transport, particularly in Nordic countries known for their commitment to renewable energy. It highlights the potential benefits of V2G for reducing petroleum dependence and promoting a low-carbon future.
- Purpose and objective: The study's primary objective is to measure the costs and benefits of V2G transition, identify socio-technical challenges, and formulate policy recommendations to support the transition towards a more sustainable transport sector in Nordic countries.
- Research Question: This section outlines the main research questions and sub-questions that guide the study. The focus is on understanding the costs, benefits, challenges, and potential solutions for V2G transition in Scandinavia.
- Literature Review: This section reviews relevant literature on V2G technology, alternative fuels, and the socio-technical challenges of transitioning to a sustainable transport system. It analyzes past research on V2G in the UK, Europe, and Scandinavia, focusing on cost, social benefits, and barriers.
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): This subsection delves into the concept of PHEVs and their integration with V2G technology. It examines the potential for reducing CO2 emissions and dependency on fossil fuels through the use of electricity as an alternative fuel.
- Social Beneficial issues: This subsection highlights the social benefits of V2G, including potential cost savings for consumers, increased energy efficiency, and reduced dependence on petroleum. It also emphasizes the potential for V2G to contribute to national energy security and environmental sustainability.
- Socio-technical challenges of V2G transition: This subsection examines the key socio-technical challenges to the widespread adoption of V2G technology. It identifies barriers such as high capital costs for infrastructure development, lack of consumer awareness, and uncertainties surrounding the environmental performance of alternative fuels.
- Methodology: This section outlines the methodological approach used in the study. It explains that a qualitative approach, employing semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, will be used to collect data. The data will be analyzed using a Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) method, a well-established technique for evaluating complex decision-making situations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, its potential benefits for sustainable transport, and the socio-technical challenges associated with its implementation in Nordic countries. It examines the costs, benefits, and barriers to V2G transition, considering various stakeholders and their perspectives on policy, infrastructure investment, and consumer incentives. Key themes include electric vehicles, alternative fuels, sustainable energy, transportation policy, infrastructure investments, and socio-technical systems.
- Citar trabajo
- Jobaire Alam (Autor), 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, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/413297
