Solar energy for electric vehicles

Several energy efficiency projects have been performed on Weber State University campus in the past years. The achievement is remarkable. This paper will address the design of a pilot project, Solar Charging Station, through student's senior project for education and research. Students will learn the theory of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and to build an experimental solar stations to charge the electric bikes and electric motorcycle. The system will be demonstrated for two new courses, Renewable Energy and Solar PV Systems. The project is supported by the Office of Energy and Sustainability at the University. If the pilot project is successful, more solar charging stations will be installed on campus. The goals of this project are to educate the students of the University with the concept of sustainability, the theory and hands-on experience of solar energy applications and to promote the sustainability on campus by utilizing renewable energy.