Optimized Solar Photovoltaic System Design and Performance Modelling for Rapid EV Charging with Extended Range Capability Integration with MPPT Control and Grid-Connected Architecture

Abstract

The integration of solar photovoltaic technology with electric vehicle charging infrastructure represents a critical pathway toward sustainable transportation electrification. This research develops an integrated design and simulation framework for solar photovoltaic-based rapid vehicle charging systems targeting extended-range battery deployment. The study presents a hierarchical methodology encompassing load profiling, irradiance characterization, array dimensioning. Addressing the technical-economic nexus of renewable transportation energy. A 10 kW prototype system serving 200 km range vehicle charging demonstrates cumulative efficiency through component-level optimization. Grid-connected operation eliminates costly battery requirements while allowing surplus generation export and deficit-period grid import. Temperature derating and soiling losses reduce effective output annually, necessitating regular maintenance and panel cleaning protocols. Systematic validation confirms methodology generalizability across geographic and climatic variations. Policy recommendations and implementation strategies for residential, commercial, and fleet-scale deployments are provided, supporting accelerated renewable transportation infrastructure development.

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