A state of the art of DC microgrids for electric vehicle charging

Abstract

DC microgrids are gaining attention worldwide over the past few years. The benefits of using DC distribution in comparison to AC distribution has been identified in various studies. The development in the concept of DC microgrids has enhanced the charging operation of electric vehicles and has reduced the charging time to a great extent. This paper presents the review of DC microgrids including their design, control, energy management and protection. A significant focus is made on review of DC microgrid based electric vehicle charging stations and their architecture.