International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 12 Issue: 05 | May 2025
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A Photovoltaic-Assisted Inductive Charging Model for Electric Vehicles N. Kaveri1, D. Tejaswi2, K. Sreevani3, B. Vijaya Laxmi4 1B.E Student, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women,
Telangana, India 2B.E Student, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women,
Telangana, India B.E Student, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Telangana, India 4Assistant Professor , Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Telangana, India --------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------3
Abstract - The rapid development of Electric Vehicles necessitates the implementation of effective, sustainable, and user-friendly charging systems. This project envisions a complete solution for EV charging with a combination of solar energy harvesting and wireless power transfer (WPT) technology. Wireless charging with inductive coupling using coils offers an easy and safe alternative to the traditional plugin system by eliminating physical connectors. The technology utilizes a photo-voltaic panel configuration to convert solar radiation into electricity, and the electricity is conditioned and remotely transmitted through wireless means to the on-board receiver coil of the vehicle. The practice enables clean energy consumption while improving usability and reducing infrastructure wear and tear. Some of the key components include solar charge controllers, power converters, highfrequency converters, and resonant inductive coils. Merging contact less solar-powered charging and renewable solar power reduces grid dependence to a minimal extent while ensuring carbon footprint saving. This is a paper illustrating the system layout, operating paradigms, efficiency and aligning issues, as well as potential applications to static and dynamic charging environments in electric vehicles. The proposed method represents a pivotal achievement toward eco-friendly and independent EV infrastructure buildup. Key Words: Solar Energy, Electric Vehicle, Charging Station, Hybrid Power Generation, Battery Storage. 1.INTRODUCTION With the increased popularity of Electric Vehicles, the demand for environmentally friendly and cost-effective charging sources increases. Traditional plug-in charging solutions are sometimes troublesome, wear-prone, and dependent on human intervention. Wireless power transfer offers an appealing solution through contact less inductive charging of power transferred from one coil at a charging station to another located inside the vehicle without any physical contacts.
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As the world moves towards greener and cleaner modes of transport, Electric Vehicles are gaining popularity since they are green and energy efficient. But mass use of EV also requires efficient, effective, and green charging systems. Conventional plug-in charging, as effective as it is, is clumsy, involves physical contact, and depends significantly on grid-based power, which in turn tends to be derived from non-renewable sources.Wireless charging or inductive charging offers a contemporary and easy alternative. The technology conveys power using two coils one fixed on the ground and the other installed on the vehicle using an electromagnetic field. It does away with cables and connectors, lessens wear and tear, and provides greater convenience and automation in charging. Additional reduction in environmental impact and making the system a complete green one can be achieved by incorporating solar power as the main source of power. Photo voltaic panels can be used to capture sunlight and convert it into electrical energy to drive the wireless charging system. The combination of solar power and wireless coil technology leads to a clean, renewable, and efficient method of EV charging with minimal use of fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. This project will develop and install a solar-powered wireless electric vehicle charging system combining the advantages of renewable energy and cutting-edge charging technologies. With the combination of solar panels, power management circuits, and inductive coils, this system presents a future- oriented sustainable solution to electric mobility. It can be applied to multiple locations like residential driveways, public parking garages, or specialized solar charging stations, hence enabling a cleaner, more convenient, and more technologically sophisticated transportation system.
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