Opportunities for solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging integration

Edmonton is on a path of transformational change to become a climate resilient and low carbon city. Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan identifies the actions needed to align Edmonton with the international target of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation and generating local renewable energy are two of those actions.

Edmonton’s transportation is responsible for 31% of GHG emissions and 42% of energy use. To reduce these emissions and improve air quality for all, the City of Edmonton encourages residents to engage in active transportation and use public transit as much as possible, as well as choose electric vehicles (EVs) over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In Alberta, EVs emit on average 41% less GHG emissions than ICE vehicles. To support wide adoption of EVs, the City of Edmonton aims to develop a zero emissions vehicle charging network by 2030.

The City would like to work with a Sustainability Scholar to research and explore the possibilities of integrating the generation of local renewable energy (including battery storage for green power systems) and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the purpose of supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Summers

Student:

Partner:

City of Edmonton

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

Program: