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International Journal Of Electrical, Electronics And Computers(IJEEC)

Empowering Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with Renewable Energy Integration

Jitendra Singh, Ramesh Kumar Pachar, Jinendra Rahul, Suman Sharma, Bharat Modi, Garvit Gupta, Md. Yusuf Sareef


International Journal of Electrical, Electronics and Computers (IJECC), Vol-10,Issue-2, March - April 2025, Pages 1-8, 10.22161/eec.102.1

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Article Info: Received: 19 Mar 2025; Accepted: 15 Apr 2025; Date of Publication: 21Apr 2025

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The escalating energy crisis, heightened environmental awareness and the impacts of climate change have driven global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. A key strategy in this transition is the adoption of green energy technologies particularly for charging electric vehicles (EVs). According to the U.S. Department of Energy, EVs utilize approximately 60% of their input energy during operation, twice the efficiency of conventional fossil fuel vehicles. However, the environmental benefits of EVs are heavily dependent on the source of electricity used for charging. This study examines the potential of renewable energy (RE) as a sustainable alternative for electric vehicle (EV) charging by analyzing several critical dimensions. It explores the current RE sources used in EV infrastructure, highlighting global adoption trends, their advantages, limitations, and the leading nations in this transition. It also evaluates supporting technologies such as energy storage systems, charging technologies, power electronics, and smart grid integration that facilitate RE adoption. The study reviews RE-enabled smart charging strategies implemented across the industry to meet growing global EV energy demands. Finally, it discusses key challenges and prospects associated with grid integration, infrastructure upgrades, standardization, maintenance, cybersecurity, and the optimization of energy resources. This review aims to serve as a foundational reference for stakeholders and researchers seeking to advance the sustainable development of RE based EV charging systems.

RE, EVCS, EV, Carbon Emission, cybersecurity.

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