Design and simulation of a solar-powered EV charging station with battery backup using Raspberry Pi real-time monitoring

Wai, P. P., Okpako, O. and Anoh, K. (2025) Design and simulation of a solar-powered EV charging station with battery backup using Raspberry Pi real-time monitoring. In: 2025 IEEE 13th International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE), 18-20, Aug., 2025, Oshawa, Canada. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly recognized as a key solution to decarbonize the transportation sector, particularly when powered by renewable energy. To support this transition, this study presents the design and simulation of a 4.4 kW off-grid solar-powered EV charging station with integrated battery backup, developed in MATLAB/Simulink. The proposed system operates independently of the utility grid and is evaluated under five environmental and operational scenarios to assess performance and adaptability. The charging station integrates a photovoltaic (PV) array controlled by a Perturb and Observe (P&O) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm coupled with a boost converter to maximize energy extraction. A diode-based switching mechanism ensures continuous power delivery, either directly from the PV or via the battery. Additionally, a Raspberry Pi module is incorporated for real-time monitoring of the battery’s state of charge (SOC), enabling intelligent energy management. Simulation results demonstrate system efficiency ranging from 75% to 95%, with the highest performance observed under standard test conditions. The system remains robust under variable conditions, confirming the viability of off-grid operation. This work contributes a scalable, standalone EV charging solution for locations with limited or no grid access.

Publication Type: Conference or Workshop Items (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: maximum power point trackers, photovoltaic systems, switches, thermal management, electric vehicle charging, real-time systems, batteries, state of charge MATLAB, standards
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions: Academic Areas > Department of Engineering, Computing and Design
Academic Areas > Department of Engineering, Computing and Design > Computing
Academic Areas > Department of Engineering, Computing and Design > Electrical Engineering
Academic Areas > Department of Engineering, Computing and Design > Mechanical Engineering
Research Entities > Centre for Future Technologies
Event Title: 2025 IEEE 13th International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE)
Event Location: Oshawa, Canada
Event Dates: 18-20, Aug., 2025
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Depositing User: Kelvin Anoh
Date Deposited: 01 Apr 2026 09:05
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2026 09:05
URI: https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/8576

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