Integrated Energy Management for Electric Vehicle Fleets with Detailed Evaluation of Solar Charging Station

  • Shan He
  • , Yuming Zhao
  • , Habib Salman*
  • , Youwei Jia
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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6 Scopus citations

Abstract

This study presents an assessment of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station to achieve effective integration of renewable energy, energy management, and optimization of charging schedules. The main objective of the study is optimal energy allocation among a photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage system (BESS), and grid to fulfill the energy requirements of EVs while minimizing the cost of energy (COE). The study considers a grid-connected PV based charging station (PVBCS), where EVs are charged using solar energy during daylight hours and surplus energy is stored in the BESS or sold back to the grid. During the nighttime, both the grid and BESS contribute to charging the EVs. Moreover, the study investigates the optimal allocation of power among all available sources throughout the day and also considers seasonal variability of PV output. Environmental benefits and 10,780 annualized charging sessions are also achieved in the study. The proposed study achieves optimized energy utilization of 64.1% from renewable energy resources (RERs), resulting in reduced COE to 0.086/kWh, addressing environmental concerns and optimizing EVs load.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 3rd International Conference on Energy Engineering and Power Systems, EEPS 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages127-132
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350313857
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name2023 3rd International Conference on Energy Engineering and Power Systems, EEPS 2023

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Charging Stations
  • Energy Management
  • EV Scheduling
  • PVbased charging station (PVBCS)
  • Renewable Energy Resources (RERs)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization

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