Solar Generation, Storage, and Electric Vehicles in Power Grids: Challenges and Solutions with Coordinated Control at the Residential Level

Solar energy is an abundant renewable energy source that is available all around the world every day. Each hour, the solar rays that reach our Earth (if properly converted to electricity and other forms of energy) represent more than the total energy consumption of the entire human race over the course of one year. Wind energy is another important renewable resource available in large amounts every day. These two renewable energy sources are attracting significant investment as countries seek technology cost reductions to aid sustainability.