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Analysis of off-grid fast charging stations with photovoltaics, wind turbines, and battery energy storage systems along highways for electric vehicles

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Fast-charging stations play a crucial role in the transition to electric vehicles, particularly those located along highways that are expected to replace conventional gas stations. However, these charging stations require significant amounts of electricity due to the high-power demand of the chargers. In some cases, grid availability may be limited or non-existent. This study examines the impact of various capacities of renewable energy sources (RES) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) on charging time and environmental footprint. The simulations indicate that there must be a trade-off between charging time, environmental footprint, and energy rejection, depending on the priorities set by the investor.

Source: IET conference proceedings.

DOI: 10.1049/icp.2024.4629

Authors: George Konstantinidis, Alexandros Paspatis, Yiannis Katsigiannis, Emmanuel Karapidakis

Institutions: Hellenic Mediterranean University, Manchester Metropolitan University

Language: English

Topic: Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4408023484