New Zealand aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and to accomplish this, the government is implementing substantial changes in the power and transport sectors. By 2030, the government plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity and ban the import of petrol cars by 2032. However, the limited hosting capacity of New Zealand's distribution network for photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) could be a barrier to achieve these goals. Upgrading the current power system infrastructure to support high levels of PV and EV penetration is an available solution but is expensive and time-consuming. Peer to Peer (P2P)

energy trading can be a potential solution to enhance the PV and EV hosting capacity of current distribution network without requiring significant upgrades. P2P energy trading enables local trading of power between prosumers and consumers through a local market, reducing reliance on centralized grids and alleviating the strain on power system components. This thesis aims

to investigate the potential of P2P energy trading to enhance PV and EV hosting capacity and assess its impacts on the stability of New Zealand's distribution network through real-world case studies.