A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage

A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage

February 29, 2024 | Muhammad Umair, Nabil M. Hidayat, Ahmad Sukri Ahmad, Nik Hakimi Nik Ali, M. I. Mohd Mawardi, Ezmin Abdullah
This research presents a renewable approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging using solar energy storage. The study explores the performance of a solar-integrated charging system, focusing on harnessing solar energy as the primary DC EV charging source. An Energy Storage System (ESS) is incorporated to address solar intermittencies and mitigate photovoltaic (PV) mismatch losses. The system is simulated using MATLAB, integrating key components such as solar PV panels, the ESS, a DC charger, and an EV battery. The results show that increasing solar irradiance from 400 W/m² to 1000 W/m² leads to a 47% increase in the output power of the solar PV system, while the ESS shows a 38% boost in output power under similar conditions. The study also highlights a positive correlation between elevated irradiance levels and the EV battery's State of Charge (SOC), emphasizing the efficiency gains from enhanced solar power absorption. The research demonstrates that optimal solar panel placement with higher irradiance levels is essential for leveraging integrated solar energy EV chargers. The system promotes sustainability and enables decentralized energy generation, allowing consumers to control their energy needs. The study also addresses the challenges of integrating solar energy, ESS, and DC charging, particularly concerning compatibility and energy flow management. The proposed system offers a practical and environmentally responsible solution to EV charging, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. The research findings highlight the importance of solar irradiance in enhancing EV charging efficiency and the potential of integrating renewable energy sources for sustainable transportation. The study also identifies limitations, including the need for further research to transition from simulation to practical implementation. Future work may involve testing under varied environmental conditions and exploring hybrid charging solutions combining solar and renewable sources.This research presents a renewable approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging using solar energy storage. The study explores the performance of a solar-integrated charging system, focusing on harnessing solar energy as the primary DC EV charging source. An Energy Storage System (ESS) is incorporated to address solar intermittencies and mitigate photovoltaic (PV) mismatch losses. The system is simulated using MATLAB, integrating key components such as solar PV panels, the ESS, a DC charger, and an EV battery. The results show that increasing solar irradiance from 400 W/m² to 1000 W/m² leads to a 47% increase in the output power of the solar PV system, while the ESS shows a 38% boost in output power under similar conditions. The study also highlights a positive correlation between elevated irradiance levels and the EV battery's State of Charge (SOC), emphasizing the efficiency gains from enhanced solar power absorption. The research demonstrates that optimal solar panel placement with higher irradiance levels is essential for leveraging integrated solar energy EV chargers. The system promotes sustainability and enables decentralized energy generation, allowing consumers to control their energy needs. The study also addresses the challenges of integrating solar energy, ESS, and DC charging, particularly concerning compatibility and energy flow management. The proposed system offers a practical and environmentally responsible solution to EV charging, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. The research findings highlight the importance of solar irradiance in enhancing EV charging efficiency and the potential of integrating renewable energy sources for sustainable transportation. The study also identifies limitations, including the need for further research to transition from simulation to practical implementation. Future work may involve testing under varied environmental conditions and exploring hybrid charging solutions combining solar and renewable sources.
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