Towards Sustainable Mobility

The rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) has resulted in an urgent requirement for an effective, eco-friendly, and long-lasting charging infrastructure. This study investigated the development of an autonomous EV charging station that integrates the advantages of various renewable energy sources, including solar panels, wind turbines, hydrogen fuel cells (HFCs), and battery energy storage (BES) systems. This study was motivated by the fact that electric vehicles (EVs) have a lower environmental impact, require less maintenance, and have higher energy efficiency. The ever-growing fleet of electric vehicles poses a challenge to the current charging infrastructure, placing heavy energy demand on the power system network. To mitigate this, this study suggests integrating several renewable energy sources to power the EVCS, which will lessen its dependence on the traditional grid. The design process is elaborated upon with a comprehensive set of equations for each renewable energy component. Different combinations were examined to determine the potential of these sources of synergy. A detailed model and simulation are created within the Matlab–Simulink environment to gain a thorough understanding of the autonomous EVCS's behavior. The simulation results validated the most efficient use of a blend of renewable energy sources, confirming the practicality and effectiveness of this autonomous charging station. The findings of this study represent a substantial contribution to the field of electric vehicle charging systems because they have the potential to advance sustainability and lessen the burden on current infrastructure.