ABSTRACT
Solar powered charging stations (SPCSs) are one of the important developments related to the electrification of transportation. The number of sites with SPCSs is increasing because of their value and convenience. In many cases, the SPCSs are designed to allow the electricity that is generated to flow into the local electrical grid. The solar panels provide shade in the parking lot, and the charge station is connected to the grid such that power for charging EVs is available at all times. At some sites there are batteries for electrical storage also. Some sites have battery storage without any grid connection. In cases where the power is provided to the EV without any cost to the owner of the EV, the charging equipment is simpler than when customers need to pay for connecting to the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
