Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies for Revolutionizing Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies for Revolutionizing Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

S. Muthukaruppasamy, Nandha Gopal J., G. Arun Sampaul Thomas
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5247-2.ch008
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Abstract

The distribution of electricity system will be impacted by the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs). As a result, an infrastructure must be developed to help charging station owners efficiently handle EV customers' charging needs and guarantee that their demands are met without going over the electricity grid's limits. EV users will have issues within a few decades because charging sites will not be available, and the grid will get crowded as a lot of EVs try to charge at the same time. Thus, EV charging trends could be coordinated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and charging stations can be connected to the grid. AI is capable of identifying the best times and routes for charging electric vehicles based on the current price of energy. While distributing demand throughout the grid to prevent power spikes, blockchain technology can validate transactions at charging stations. They allow optimised management of energy, decentralised electrical networks, sustainable integration, and future charging infrastructure to expedite the resilient energy systems.
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2. Understanding Ai’S Role

Following description explains the role and significance of AI which provides powerful impact on the Charging infrastructure.

a) The Importance of Optimising the Energy Grid

Adding intermittent renewable energy sources to the conventional grids which is spine of our power source for a long time is a task that has never been seen before. Energy from renewable areas (solar panels and wind turbines) is variable and subject into weather-related variations, which conventional power systems cannot reliably manage. The urgent need to be flexible and strong has led to a rise in the demand for improving the energy grid.

b) Significance of AI’s Act

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes revolution in energy grid optimisation, a innovation that transforms energy distribution through data-driven insights and predictive analytics. Strength of AI is to process massive data allows it to create cognitive decisions that maximise energy density, minimise waste, and make sure a reliable power source.

c) Smart Grids and Data Analytics

The successive combination of AI into power grids clears the way for smart grid network, which collects and transmits real-time data using sensors, smart metres, and IoT devices. This constant stream of data enables AI systems to create split-second choices, optimising power distribution system and preventing dangerous blackouts.

d) Prophetical Upkeep and Failure Perception

The most amazing AI’s application is predictive maintenance in grid optimization. By analysing data framework, AI algorithms could predict failure of device and upkeep requirements, reducing downtime and assuring grid’s performance. This proactive strategy minimise the cost and improvise performance.

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