Green Energy Solutions for EV Charging: A Comprehensive Review of Solar-Powered Stations

Abstract

Solar power EV charging stations is a great move in the right direction of sustainability in transport and energy sources. In this review, integration of renewable sources of energy, for instance solar photovoltaics (PV) into electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure will be reviewed including challenges and opportunities with regard to implementation. It assesses the key components, such as solar PV panels, inverters, energy storage systems, and energy management systems, for their roles in optimizing system efficiency, reliability, and scalability. While technical challenges persist in the form of intermittent energy sources, grid instability, and lack of standardization, advances in energy storage, AI-driven energy management, and modular designs offer significant opportunities. Economic barriers include high costs of initial investments, which the long-term saving, incentives, and innovative designs offset as they reduce the risks of investing. Strategies for policy driven are critical in standardization of EV infrastructure and promotion of renewable energy. In conclusion, innovations such as integration of V2G, wireless charging, and the decentralized energy models are seen as future approaches to optimal utilization of renewable energy in EV charging. Solar-powered EV charging stations, despite the existing barriers, hold transformative potential for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security, paving the way for a greener transportation ecosystem.