Abstract
Demand response (DR) provides enormous opportunities to distribution system operators so as to conduct the power system in a sustainable manner. Due to the increasing penetration of electric vehicles (EV) in the power system, the necessity of enhancing flexibility has gained importance in the charging operation process. With the aid of the smart grid concept and DR programs, more flexible grid operations are provided. In this study, an optimal day-ahead EV charging strategy through electric vehicle parking lots (EVPL) aggregators is intended for the purpose of maximizing the load factor during daily operation. Furthermore, the behavioral uncertainty of EVs and peak load limitation based DR programs are also taken into account in the devised model. In order to reveal the effectiveness of the proposed EVPL aggregator energy management strategy, various case studies are performed, and credible results are reported.