Solar-powered bidirectional electric vehicle charging station
Themes: Energy, Infrastructure & Mobility / Transport
Early stage commercial environment application
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Why?
Truly ‘green’ Electric Vehicles (EVs) require renewables for charging. Hence, we have developed a bidirectional smart charging station for EVs with integrated solar electricity generation, increased efficiency and reduced costs.
How?
The EVs are directly charged from PV panels on Direct Current (DC) without going via the AC grid. The charger is bidirectional, so the EV can power your home (V2G). A smart energy management system enables >100% reduction in net costs.
When?
The prototype is in demonstration phase and has been tested with commercial EVs. Full market production is expected by year-end. The charger will accelerate the sustainable charging of EVs and DC grids
Gautham Ram Chandra Mouli MSc