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By: Rakesh Karmakar, Suryakanta Mondal, Mrinal Kanti Mondal, Rajibul Khan, Rudrajit Datta, and Anubrata Mondal.
1,2,3,4 UG Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Greater Kolkata College of Engineering and Management
5 Assistant Professor of Department of Electrical Engineering, Greater Kolkata College of Engineering and Management
6 HOD & Assistant Professor of Department of Electrical Engineering, Greater Kolkata College of Engineering and Management
The rapid rise in EV usage has increased demand for environmentally friendly and cutting-edge charging infrastructure. This paper outlines the creation and deployment of a solar-powered EV charging station that incorporates a smart load scheduling system aimed at optimizing energy consumption, minimizing reliance on the grid, and improving charging efficiency. To guarantee practical feasibility and scalability, the proposed system encompasses thorough design work, modelling, and performance assessment. A bidirectional converter is used in the proposed system to control the power flow between the PV array, battery storage, and charging devices after solar energy is captured by photovoltaic (PV) panels. Moreover, to optimize the extraction of solar energy under changing irradiance and temperature conditions, a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique is employed. A smart scheduling algorithm efficiently assigns charging loads by considering solar energy availability, grid pricing, the state of charge of EV batteries, and user priority levels. By allowing for regulated charging and discharging actions, the incorporation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) improves energy management even more. This method alleviates peak load pressure on the utility grid and ensures the optimal use of renewable energy. MATLAB/Simulink simulation results show significant cost and energy efficiency savings when compared to conventional charging systems. The suggested approach promotes environmentally friendly urban travel by serving as a scalable solution for sustainable mobility infrastructure.
Keywords – Solar Energy, Electric Vehicle Charging, Smart Load Scheduling, Renewable Energy Integration , Photovoltaic (PV) System, Energy Management System (EMS) , Bidirectional Converter, Peak Load Reduction, Battery Energy Storage, Sustainable Transportation , Smart Grid , Green Mobility Infrastructure.
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