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Performance analysis of solar electric scooters with different charger controllers

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of solar charge controller (SCC) type on battery charging in solar-powered electric scooters (e-scooters). The research compared maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers by monitoring average output power, current, and voltage every 10 minutes. Results showed that under stationary conditions, MPPT controllers delivered higher efficiency, generating 5.87 W of power compared to PWM's 5.05 W. This advantage persisted even during scooter operation, with MPPT controllers producing 4.91 W versus PWM's 4.31 W. Overall, the findings demonstrate that MPPT SCCs offer a more efficient solution for charging e-scooter batteries.

Source: International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.11591/ijaas.v13.i4.pp1028-1038

Authors: Asrori Asrori, Sugeng Hadi Susilo, Satworo Adiwidodo, Elka Faizal, Mira Esculenta Martawati, Moh. Hartono

Institution: Politeknik Negeri Malang

Language: English

Topic: Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi