Solar Panel Power Assisted Electric Vehicle Design And Development

Abstract

This work intends to design and construct a solar-assisted electric car that is suited for Indian driving scenario, particularly in metropolitan locations, and then undertake research. It entails a study of driving conditions in Indian cities, as well as modelling and simulation for powertrain component size. After retrofitting solar panels and other associated devices, an examination of supplemental energy output under various situations was performed. Actual road testing was conducted to evaluate performance, energy savings, and increased range travelled per single charge. The traditional method of maximum power point monitoring is investigated, and a novel algorithm is used to shorten the time it takes to track the new power, allowing the output power to remain constant for longer.