Electric vehicles charging using photovoltaic: Status and technological review. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhatti, Abdul Rauf; Salam, Zainal; Aziz, Mohd Junaidi Bin Abdul; Yee, Kong Pui; Ashique, Ratil H.
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 54(2016:Feb.)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 47
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: Photovoltaic (PV) system -- Electric vehicle (EV) charging system -- State of charge (SOC) -- Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) -- MPPT dc–dc converter -- Bi-directional Inverter -- Bi-directional dc–dc charger -- Control algorithm -- EV charging algorithm -- Prediction models -- Optimization techniques; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.09.091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: The integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) into the electric vehicle (EV) charging system has been on the rise due to several factors, namely continuous reduction in the price of PV modules, rapid growth in EV and concerns over the effects of greenhouse gases. Despite the numerous review articles published on EV charging using the utility (grid) electrical supply, so far, none has given sufficient emphasis on the PV charger. With the growing interest in this subject, this review paper summarizes and update all the related aspects on PV–EV charging, which include the power converter topologies, charging mechanisms and control for both PV–grid and PV-standalone/hybrid systems. In addition, the future outlook and the challenges that face this technology are highlighted. It is envisaged that the information gathered in this paper will be a valuable one-stop source of information for researchers working in this topic.