Feasibility assessment of a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in the North Central region of Bulgaria

Liliya Mihaylova Ilieva,Simeon Penchev Iliev

doi:10.1051/rees/2016014

Abstract

The paper discusses the topical issue related to the prospects of widespread deployment of electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure in Bulgaria. The main problems hindering the development of electric vehicle transport are summarized and the current status of charging infrastructure in the country is discussed. An approach is proposed for analysis and evaluation of the financial feasibility of investment in a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in North Central region of Bulgaria.

Highlights

The steady increase of the number of vehicles in the world and in Bulgaria translates into an increased consumption of petroleum products and significant air pollution by exhaust fumes which are highly toxic and hazardous to human health and to the environment
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the use of PV modules in EV charging stations (EVCS) in North Central region of Bulgaria and to assess their economic feasibility and efficiency
EVCS can be divided into 2 categories based on the battery-charging speed: – EVCS in which charging duration ranges from 4 to 14 h depending on the charging method, the battery capacity and its discharge level

Summary

Introduction

The steady increase of the number of vehicles in the world and in Bulgaria translates into an increased consumption of petroleum products and significant air pollution by exhaust fumes which are highly toxic and hazardous to human health and to the environment. The major problems hindering the widespread adoption of electric cars transport are associated with battery recharging and replacement and with the limited availability of charging and battery swap infrastructure. Use of renewable energy sources, photovoltaics (PV) in particular, in EV charging stations represents an opportunity for increasing their economic efficiency and shall essentially contribute to improvement of air quality and. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the use of PV modules in EV charging stations (EVCS) in North Central region of Bulgaria and to assess their economic feasibility and efficiency

Basic aspects and overview of EVCS current state and development prospects

Financial feasibility assessment of solarpowered charging station

Findings

Conclusion