TECHNICAL AND ECONOMICAL ASSESSMENT OF PV BASED CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLES AT ELECTRIC POWER UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The popular availability of two-wheeled vehicles in Vietnam derives from the lack of public transport, poor traffic infrastructure and economic condition. Despite high flexibility and low cost, these gasoline-powered vehicles are likely mentioned as a culprit of making poor air quality. Electric two-wheelers, which are less polluting, should be considered as an alternative. However, this transition is only beneficial to environment if the electricity used to charge e-bikes comes from renewable sources sources instead of fossil fuel-based power plants. This paper aims to research on the feasibility of PV integrated charging stations in Vietnam as well as conduct an economic and technical assessment of a PV integrated charging station.