| Summary: | The future energy sector is expected to witness a substantial
increase in the penetration of photovoltaics (PVs) and electric
vehicles (EVs) due to the significant reduction of energy costs
and emissions. While existing research studies have focused on
assessing the individual impacts of grid integration of PVs and
EVs, there’s a notable lack of focus on comprehensively
assessing the combined impacts of these technologies. To
address this gap, this study offers an extensive review of how the
large integration of PVs and EVs collectively will influence the
future power system. For better understanding, first the individual
impacts of PVs and EVs on power grid infrastructure are
presented thoroughly, followed by the combined impact of PVs
and EVs on grid stability, power quality, and energy economics. It
has been observed that the combined impact of these
technologies differs from their individual effects. Notably, the
coordinated operation of PVs and EVs is key in addressing the
discrepancies caused by their individual integration. Based on
the literature reviewed and practical insights, this paper proposes
a multifaceted perspective to consider techno-economic and
environmental aspects for designing future power systems. The
study concludes by offering recommendations and outlining
potential directions for future research. The outcomes drawn in
this paper will offer invaluable insights for policymakers and
stakeholders as they work towards optimizing the integration of
PVs and EVs into the evolving energy landscape
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