Year: 2025 | Month: June | Volume: 12 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 132-137
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20250616
Solar PV Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
Madhan. R1, Manikandan. S2, Danush. S3, Venkatachalapathy R4, M.C. Annamalai5, N. Sivaraj6
1,2,3,4UG Students, 5,6Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering Hosur. Tamil Nadu, India. 635 117
Corresponding Author: M.C. Annamalai
ABSTRACT
The project presents a solar-based electric vehicle (E-Vehicle) charging station that integrates intelligent control using infrared (IR) sensors and a nano controller for efficient and automated energy management. The system consists of two primary sections: the transmitter (TX) unit and the receiver (RX) unit. In the TX block diagram, a solar panel generates renewable energy, which is then routed through a booster circuit to step up the voltage. The boosted voltage is stabilized using a voltage regulator and supplied to a nano controller, which acts as the central processing unit. The system includes two IR sensors (IR Sensor 1 and IR Sensor 2) that detect the presence of vehicles at their respective charging ports. Upon detection, the nano controller activates Relay 1 or Relay 2 corresponding to Charging Port 1 or Charging Port 2, respectively. This enables a smart switching mechanism, ensuring power is only delivered when a vehicle is present, thereby improving efficiency and safety. Additionally, a voltage sensor continuously monitors the output voltage from the solar system and relays this information to the controller, which is then displayed on an LCD/Display unit for real-time monitoring. The RX block diagram, on the other hand, illustrates the receiver side where a regulated power supply energizes a nano controller. This controller processes input from its connected voltage sensor and displays the relevant data on an LCD display. This RX module can serve as a monitoring or feedback system to track the charging status or voltage levels remotely. Overall, this solar-powered EV charging station provides a sustainable and intelligent solution for modern transportation needs by leveraging renewable energy and automation, reducing dependency on traditional power grids and minimizing energy wastage.
Keywords: LCD Interface, Firebase Integration, Power Supply (Solar), Motor Control Logic Tank Level Monitoring, Voltage Sensing Safety Measures (Buzzer Alerts,) IOT Dashboard and App Interface, Real-Time Feedback System
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