PV-INTEGRATED ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELER CHARGING STATIONS:  A SOLUTION TOWARDS GREEN CITIES

Nguyễn Ngọc Văn; Nguyễn Hữu Đức

doi:10.34238/tnu-jst.5430

PV-INTEGRATED ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELER CHARGING STATIONS: A SOLUTION TOWARDS GREEN CITIES

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Received: 05/01/22 Revised: 16/02/22 Published: 23/02/22

Authors

1. Nguyen Ngoc Van, Electric Power University
2. Nguyen Huu Duc , Electric Power University

Abstract

Currently, in Vietnam’s big cities, private gasoline-powered motorcycles are the main means of transportation. The ubiquitous adoption of motorcycles on one hand can satisfy travel needs of the citizens, but on the other hand it could trigger traffic congestion, unsafe travel, and worsen air quality which directly affect the well-being of urbanites. Electric two-wheelers, which are less polluting, might emerge as a potential alternative of gasoline-powered motorcycles and might contribute to a more sustainable mobility. However, to promote the development of this means of transport, it is required a dedicated charging infrastructure. In Vietnam, with high potential of solar energy, PV-integrated charging stations can be considered as a potential solution of powering electric two-wheelers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as mitigating air pollution in urbans. This paper collects, processes and analyzes latest data from the state of the art and recent research. Therefore, the article proposes a solution for electric vehicle charging stations towards a green city. The proposed and analyzed economic and technical models of the charging station are introduced and analyzed in order to meet sustaiable growth of urban areas in the context of Vietnam.

Keywords

Charging stations; Electric two-wheelers; Sustainable development; Charging algorithms; Photolvoltaics

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34238/tnu-jst.5430

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