Publication: Comparative analysis of solar charging station efficiency for electric two-wheelers versus conventional grid charging
| datacite.subject.fos | oecd::Engineering and technology::Mechanical engineering::Mechanical engineering | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bee, Chun Sheng | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-02T07:56:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-02T07:56:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-07-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Transportation sector has been the third largest contributor to Greenhouse Gas emissions in Malaysia, leading to finding the alternative way to solve the current issues. The rising in adoption of electric two-wheeler as a solution is needed to be evaluated to find the best efficient and environmentally friendly way for charging the electric two-wheeler. This research aims to create a comprehensive analysis of solar charging station efficiency versus conventional grid charging for electric two-wheelers. The study aims to analyse the effect of both charging methods on the other aspects such as energy efficiency, environmental impact, energy consumption, cost evaluation, and the operational sustainability. The problem statement involves designing a simple solar PV system capable of charging the battery efficiently and recording various parameters for further investigation on its performance. For methodology, besides creating a simple solar PV system, a simple connection using the conventional charger connected to the power socket is created to have a better comparison between two methods. Throughout the whole research, the solar charging method are found to be the better option as it generates lesser greenhouse gas emissions through its lifecycle. The investment in installing the solar PV system in residential area also found to be valuable as the annual savings from the system can help in tariff the electricity bills, covering the cost of purchasing electric two-wheeler and making the further energy consumption from the electric two-wheeler to be free. However, the high initial installation cost becomes the biggest challenge in widespread the adoption. At the end of the research, it offers valuable insights for every authority, highlighting the advantages and limitations of transitioning to solar-powered charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://erepo.usm.my/handle/123456789/22488 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.title | Comparative analysis of solar charging station efficiency for electric two-wheelers versus conventional grid charging | |
| dc.type | Resource Types::text::report::technical report | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oairecerif.author.affiliation | Universiti Sains Malaysia |