Adoption of electric vehicles (EV) has been on a rising trend in the recent past. Provision of public DC fast charging infrastructure at strategic points is one of the major drivers towards the adoption of electric vehicles. This paper develops an implementation strategy for DC fast charging stations as an element in transmission and distribution infrastructure at strategic points to supply electrical energy for the recharging of electric vehicles. Kenya Power Ltd., a distribution utility player in Kenya, is a key stakeholder in the e-mobility ecosystem an is keen on opportunities that can take up extra capacity especially off-peak hence smoothening the load curve, maximizing on the use of transmission and distribution infrastructure as well as exposure to new technology. DC fast charging stations encourage the purchase of electrical vehicles and is one-step closer to a low – carbon economy, using clean transport. A SWOT analysis was used to construct an implementation strategy for EVs charging stations. Financial viability of the project was analysed using payback period, cost-to-benefit ratio, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR). The financial indicators suggested that the investment is profitable, hence it is worth to consider it for investment.


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    Title :

    Implementation Strategy for DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles


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    Publication date :

    2023




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    Article (Journal)


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    Electronic Resource


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