Design and simulation of 4 kW solar power-based hybrid EV charging station

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become an attractive alternative to IC engine cars due to the increased interest in lowering the consumption of fossil fuels and pollution. This paper presents the design and simulation of a 4 kW solar power-based hybrid EV charging station. With the increasing demand fo...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2024-03, Vol.14 (1), p.7336-7336, Article 7336
Main Authors: Singla, Priyanshu, Boora, Shakuntla, Singhal, Poonam, Mittal, Nitin, Mittal, Vikas, Gared, Fikreselam
Format: Article
Language:English
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Electric vehicle charging stations
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles battery charging station
Energy storage
Fossil fuels
Humanities and Social Sciences
Hybrid electric vehicles
multidisciplinary
P&O algorithm
PVsyst
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Solar energy
Solar power
Sustainable development
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Summary:Electric vehicles (EVs) have become an attractive alternative to IC engine cars due to the increased interest in lowering the consumption of fossil fuels and pollution. This paper presents the design and simulation of a 4 kW solar power-based hybrid EV charging station. With the increasing demand for electric vehicles and the strain they pose on the electrical grid, particularly at fast and superfast charging stations, the development of sustainable and efficient charging infrastructure is crucial. The proposed hybrid charging station integrates solar power and battery energy storage to provide uninterrupted power for EVs, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing grid overload. The system operates using a three-stage charging strategy, with the PV array, battery bank, and grid electricity ensuring continuous power supply for EVs. Additionally, the system can export surplus solar energy to the grid, reducing the load demand. The paper also discusses the use of MPPT techniques, PV cell modeling, and charge controller algorithms to optimize the performance of the hybrid charging station.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-56833-5