Prosumer Oriented Energy Sharing Model for Grid Integrated Electric Rickshaw Charging Garages
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The growing popularity of electric rickshaws in cities requires implementing cost and environment efficient charging systems. The need to develop integrated renewable energy systems can be supported by intense peak loads and variable energy prices that typify traditional, grid only charging stations. In this paper, HOMER Pro is used to simulate a prosumer oriented energy sharing system of electric rickshaw charging garages. The suggested system creates a hybrid energy system, which integrates solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays with the domestic electrical grid. Under such a set up excess electricity is exported back into the grid, with the PV installation being used as the main source of auxiliary charging loads. The generation of solar energy is supplemented by energy imported to the grid at times of inadequate solar generation so that there is no interruption. According to simulation, this strategy helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall operational costs, and, at the same time, it helps to eliminate reliance on the traditional grid. Additionally, the two way power flow will allow the charging station to operate as a participator in the energy market as an active prosumer, and this power will improve energy reliability. The promoted framework indicates that renewable integration improves the creation of the smart grid ecosystems and suggests the solution to sustainable urban transportation on a scale.
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- Conference Name: 8th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy
- Date of Conference: 10/12/2025 - 10/12/2025
- Venue: CUET, Chattogram
- Organizer: Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology