Performance analysis of solar electric scooters with different charger controllers

This study investigates the impact of solar charge controller (SCC) type on battery charging in solar-powered electric scooters (e-scooters). The research compared maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers by monitoring average output power, current, and voltag...

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Published inInternational Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences Vol. 13; no. 4; p. 1028
Main Authors Asrori, Asrori, Susilo, Sugeng Hadi, Adiwidodo, Satworo, Faizal, Elka, Martawati, Mira Esculenta, Hartono, Moh
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.2024
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Summary:This study investigates the impact of solar charge controller (SCC) type on battery charging in solar-powered electric scooters (e-scooters). The research compared maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers by monitoring average output power, current, and voltage every 10 minutes. Results showed that under stationary conditions, MPPT controllers delivered higher efficiency, generating 5.87 W of power compared to PWM's 5.05 W. This advantage persisted even during scooter operation, with MPPT controllers producing 4.91 W versus PWM's 4.31 W. Overall, the findings demonstrate that MPPT SCCs offer a more efficient solution for charging e-scooter batteries.
ISSN:2252-8814
2252-8814
DOI:10.11591/ijaas.v13.i4.pp1028-1038