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- Title
Evaluation of solar photovoltaic carport canopy with electric vehicle charging potential.
- Authors
Fakour, Hoda; Imani, Moslem; Lo, Shang-Lien; Yuan, Mei-Hua; Chen, Chih-Kuei; Mobasser, Shariat; Muangthai, Isara
- Abstract
While sustainable mobility and decarbonization of transportation sector are among the most comprehensive solutions to the problem of climate change, electric vehicles (EV) are becoming increasingly popular as the future mode of transport. In this study, the integration of a solar carport canopy to a potential EV charging station is analyzed using various operating conditions. A detailed analysis has been provided for the carport located in southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung city, where electricity generation, emission impacts, and financial analysis of the solar EV charging station are discussed. The results of a case study showed a potential of 140 MWh/year of solar energy yield, which could provide solar electricity of more than 3000 vehicles per month with 1-h parking time, generating 94% lower total carbon dioxide emission than the electricity produced from traditional grid methods. Taken into account the impact of carbon tax implementation on driver economics, the results demonstrated the viability of such photovoltaic (PV)-based charging stations, particularly for possible higher carbon tax scenarios in the future. The presented results can be implemented on a larger scale, offering guidelines and tools for constructing solar-powered EV charging station infrastructure.
- Subjects
KAO-hsiung shih (Taiwan); TAIWAN; ELECTRIC vehicle charging stations; CARBON emissions; ELECTRIC vehicles; INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics); CARBON taxes; CLIMATE change
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2023, Vol 13, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-023-29223-6