An Investigation of Solar-Powered Grid-Integrated Electric Vehicle Charging Modules for Smart Cities

Abstract

In response to unpredictable power demands and heightened environmental consciousness about the need to combat
climate change and the exhaustion of nonrenewable natural resources, EVs—electric vehicles powered by
batteries—are replacing ICE vehicles in the transportation industry. Traditional fossil fuels are neither physically or
economically feasible for charging these electric vehicles. A solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging module is
planned for the future of smart cities in this project. Building a solar-powered electric vehicle charging system that is
both efficient and scalable is the major focus of this piece. In order to encourage the use of electric cars and lessen
India's reliance on fossil fuels, we want to build a long-term charging infrastructure that makes use of the plentiful
sunshine found in metropolitan areas. The model is being implemented in this case using MATLAB/SIMULINK,
and the results of the many parameters used, such as the battery voltage, grid voltage, PV array current, and voltage
characteristics, are being obtained. Additionally, this project's completion would provide the groundwork for
improved, safer, and more user-friendly electric vehicle charging systems in the future. Lastly, many parties
involved in smart city infrastructure, including policymakers, EV users, and other organizations, stand to gain from
this suggested approach, which aims to provide a sustainable transportation option.