Decentralized, Efficient, and Fair: Mean-Field Predictive Control for Bidirectional EV Coordination Under Uncertainty

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We propose a decentralized strategy for coordinating the bidirectional charging and discharging of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in renewable-powered parking lots. The framework combines mean-field games (MFGs) and model predictive control (MPC) to address the coupled stochastic dynamics induced by uncertain renewable generation and random vehicle arrivals and departures. Solar and wind power fluctuations are modeled using autoregressive moving-average (ARMA) processes, while the time-varying vehicle population is represented through finite Poisson processes. The coordination problem is formulated as a large-scale game, where an aggregator designs individual cost functions to maximize available energy utilization while promoting fairness through near-equal states of charge (SOCs) at departure. Scalability is achieved through MFG theory, ensuring convergence and stability even under highly volatile generation and fluctuating agent populations. Numerical simulations validate the proposed strategy against two straightforward algorithms: capacity-ordered saturation allocation (COSA) and capacity-ordered fair allocation (COFA). These centralized approaches achieve high target fulfillment in static, low-intensity environments, where available energy accommodates a stable fleet without exceeding power limits. However, their efficacy degrades significantly in dynamic, high-intensity environments, where the interplay of volatile generation, continuous fleet turnover, and strict power constraints strains the system. In contrast, the proposed MFG-MPC framework provides a decentralized response that elegantly navigates the trade-offs between energy availability, demand stochasticity, and power limits. Ultimately, this approach ensures robust energy utilization while safeguarding vehicle equity, confirming its strong suitability for real-time deployment.

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