Research Area:

CRSES Next

Project Status:

Ongoing

Funder:

Western Cape Government

This project evaluates the technical feasibility of the region’s grid infrastructure to support growing electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with a focus on electrifying public transport. Exploring future scenarios that combine varying EV technologies, adoption rates, charger types, and network designs, the study assesses the existing grid’s capacity to accommodate projected EV demand. The project will analyze technical impacts on supply points, local distribution networks, and the provincial transmission system, prioritizing regions with significant mobility pattern changes. For networks facing capacity challenges, the study will identify technical, regulatory, and strategic solutions to increase hosting capacity. Addressing mainly public mobility, the project aims to provide decision-makers with practical insights and actionable recommendations for a smooth and sustainable transition to electrified transport.