Enhanced solar photovoltaic power production approach for electric vehicle charging station: economic and environmental aspects

Techo, J. and Techo, S. and Palamanit, A. and Saniso, E. and Chand, Aneesh A. and Prasannaa, P. (2024) Enhanced solar photovoltaic power production approach for electric vehicle charging station: economic and environmental aspects. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 23 (1). pp. 215-223. ISSN 0972-6268

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Abstract

In recent years, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are contributing a major share in Thailand and benefit the environment. Most of the EV charging stations are sourced from solar energy as it becomes a carbon-free source of energy production. Secondly, Thailand is rich in solar irradiance, and higher irradiance leads to higher power production. On the other hand, in tropical conditions, solar Photovoltaic (PV) module temperature increases following the solar irradiance due to high ambient temperature, resulting negative impact on the efficiency and lifespan of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Further, to increase PV power production, in this study, different rates of cooling strategies are proposed. The study found that reducing the temperature by 5% to 25% resulted in increased average power outputs of 5947.94W, 6021.43W, 6094.92W, 6168.41W, and 6241W, respectively. Notably, 25% of the cooling rate achieved higher production. However, it is lower than the nominal power production. Following that, economic analysis and environmental impacts are analyzed for Thailand's EV charging station using a different cooling rate of PV module. Overall, it is concluded that, depending on the economic viability of the EV charging station, cooling technology can be applied, and it will benefit the EV charging station both economically and environmentally. To further enhance the solar PV power production approach for EV charging stations in Thailand, it is imperative to prioritize future endeavors towards optimizing cooling technology, integrating energy storage, and implementing supportive policies.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Divisions:	School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP)
Depositing User:	Kabir Mamun
Date Deposited:	17 Mar 2024 22:39
Last Modified:	17 Mar 2024 22:39
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/14496

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