Localización de estaciones de carga rápida para vehículos eléctricos en el área urbana de la ciudad de Riobamba mediante la aplicación de un proceso de análisis jerárquico

Abstract

This study focuses on determining the ideal location of charging stations in the urban area at Riobamba city, in Ecuador, using the hierarchical analysis process (AHP). By applying the AHP method, the study area was divided into nine quadrants, determining three locations and their order of importance to adapt the charging infrastructure. Seven experts participated in the research, Google Earth was used to locate the analysis alternatives, Microsoft Excel and a hierarchy of decision criteria software were used to develop the methodology (AHP) and verify the results, respectively. The results show that the priority alternative for establishing EV charging stations at ESPOCH, followed by the Paseo Shopping and Hospital Policlínico with a wide coverage of the urban area at Riobamba city and 96.43% agreement of the experts who participated in the study with the results and proposals. In addition, an analysis of the growth of the EV automotive sector in Chimborazo province and an analysis of the costs involved in implementing EV charging stations was conducted. Based on the results, it is concluded that the main alternatives in order of importance to adapt EV charging points are ESPOCH, with 26% of prioritization, followed by Paseo Shopping with 23% of importance and finally Hospital Políclinico with 20% of relevance.