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Design, Analysis, and Experimental Evaluation of an Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Incorporating Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems

Authors

  • Mohsin I. Shaikh Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shree Chanakya Education Society's Indira College of Engineering and Management, Parandwadi, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Monesh R. Kshirsagar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shree Chanakya Education Society's Indira College of Engineering and Management, Parandwadi, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Ashish V. Narsale Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shree Chanakya Education Society's Indira College of Engineering and Management, Parandwadi, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rahul T. Umap Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shree Chanakya Education Society's Indira College of Engineering and Management, Parandwadi, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Vishal Meshram Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shree Chanakya Education Society's Indira College of Engineering and Management, Parandwadi, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Solar Photovoltaic Electric Vehicle Charging Station Off-Grid Power System Lithium-ion Battery Battery Management System Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

The rapid global transition toward Electric Vehicles (EVs) aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. However, reliance on non-renewable grid power for EV charging transfers environmental burdens back to conventional power plants. This study presents the design, structural analysis, and experimental performance evaluation of a portable, off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) EV charging station featuring advanced Lithium-ion battery storage integrated with a Battery Management System (BMS). A mechanical frame structure fabricated from Plain Carbon Steel was designed to support the 60 W polycrystalline solar array and integrated electronic assemblies. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) performed in SolidWorks Simulation demonstrated structural integrity under operational static loading, exhibiting a maximum von Mises stress of 1.708  107 N/m2, a peak resultant displacement of 0.3658 mm, and a minimum Factor of Safety (FOS) of 12.92. Experimental charging and discharging trials conducted on the standalone energy storage system demonstrated effective charge regulation, voltage conversion via step-up/step-down converters, and operational reliability. The total bill of materials cost for the functional prototype was evaluated at ₹21,770. The proposed system provides a decentralized, sustainable solution for campus mobility and public parking facilities.

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Published

2022-07-05

How to Cite

Shaikh, M. I., Kshirsagar, M. R., Narsale, A. V., Umap, R. T., & Meshram, V. (2022). Design, Analysis, and Experimental Evaluation of an Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Incorporating Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems. International Journal on Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, 11(1), 6–16. Retrieved from https://journals.mriindia.com/index.php/ijmer/article/view/3921

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022)

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