PV-Powered MPPT Controlled Smart Parking System Using Inductive Coupling Charging Technique for Electric Vehicle

Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) are being adopted at a rapid pace as an alternative to traditional combustion engine vehicles to limit reliance on fossil fuels and pollution. The availability of charging options is a major concern for EV customers. The development of charging infrastructure is one of the most difficult challenges in the implementation of EVs. Wireless charging systems (WCS) are becoming increasingly popular in the expanding EV market. This paper describes a wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) that is powered by photovoltaic (PV) panels and employs inductively coupled power transfer topology. The receiver and transmitter components are separated by about 0.5 meter. As a result, as the receiver receives power to run the motor, the transfer is visible. Wireless power transmission technology makes use of a changing electromagnetic field. A steady current of charges creates a magnetic field around free space, which contains energy, and the electromagnetic field is generated between the coils and transmitted to the receiver. The system was modelled using Matlab/Simulink, and simulation was used to verify performance. Hardware prototype for the inductive coupling charging system has been developed and implemented.