A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage

Developing novel EV chargers is crucial for accelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, mitigating range anxiety, and fostering technological advancements that enhance charging efficiency and grid integration. These advancements address current challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and co...

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Main Author: Umair M.; Hidayat N.M.; Sukri Ahmad A.; Nik Ali N.H.; Mawardi M.I.M.; Abdullah E.
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2024
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Umair M.; Hidayat N.M.; Sukri Ahmad A.; Nik Ali N.H.; Mawardi M.I.M.; Abdullah E.
A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
2024
PLoS ONE
19
2-Feb
10.1371/journal.pone.0297376
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85186306129&doi=10.1371%2fjournal.pone.0297376&partnerID=40&md5=0abfab685e3e4a071340123666730719
Developing novel EV chargers is crucial for accelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, mitigating range anxiety, and fostering technological advancements that enhance charging efficiency and grid integration. These advancements address current challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and convenient future of electric mobility. This paper explores the performance dynamics of a solar-integrated charging system. It outlines a simulation study on harnessing solar energy as the primary Direct Current (DC) EV charging source. The approach incorporates an Energy Storage System (ESS) to address solar intermittencies and mitigate photovoltaic (PV) mismatch losses. Executed through MATLAB, the system integrates key components, including solar PV panels, the ESS, a DC charger, and an EV battery. The study finds that a change in solar irradiance from 400 W/m2 to 1000 W/ m2 resulted in a substantial 47% increase in the output power of the solar PV system. Simultaneously, the ESS shows a 38% boost in output power under similar conditions, with the assessments conducted at a room temperature of 25̊C. The results emphasize that optimal solar panel placement with higher irradiance levels is essential to leverage integrated solar energy EV chargers. The research also illuminates the positive correlation between elevated irradiance levels and the EV battery’s State of Charge (SOC). This correlation underscores the efficiency gains achievable through enhanced solar power absorption, facilitating more effective and expedited EV charging. © 2024 Public Library of Science. All rights reserved.
Public Library of Science
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author Umair M.; Hidayat N.M.; Sukri Ahmad A.; Nik Ali N.H.; Mawardi M.I.M.; Abdullah E.
spellingShingle Umair M.; Hidayat N.M.; Sukri Ahmad A.; Nik Ali N.H.; Mawardi M.I.M.; Abdullah E.
A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
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title A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
title_short A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
title_full A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
title_fullStr A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
title_full_unstemmed A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
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description Developing novel EV chargers is crucial for accelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, mitigating range anxiety, and fostering technological advancements that enhance charging efficiency and grid integration. These advancements address current challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and convenient future of electric mobility. This paper explores the performance dynamics of a solar-integrated charging system. It outlines a simulation study on harnessing solar energy as the primary Direct Current (DC) EV charging source. The approach incorporates an Energy Storage System (ESS) to address solar intermittencies and mitigate photovoltaic (PV) mismatch losses. Executed through MATLAB, the system integrates key components, including solar PV panels, the ESS, a DC charger, and an EV battery. The study finds that a change in solar irradiance from 400 W/m2 to 1000 W/ m2 resulted in a substantial 47% increase in the output power of the solar PV system. Simultaneously, the ESS shows a 38% boost in output power under similar conditions, with the assessments conducted at a room temperature of 25̊C. The results emphasize that optimal solar panel placement with higher irradiance levels is essential to leverage integrated solar energy EV chargers. The research also illuminates the positive correlation between elevated irradiance levels and the EV battery’s State of Charge (SOC). This correlation underscores the efficiency gains achievable through enhanced solar power absorption, facilitating more effective and expedited EV charging. © 2024 Public Library of Science. All rights reserved.
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