Design and Development of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Jordan

Transportation in Jordan, responsible for 37% of energy consumption, plays a vital role in this transition to clean energy. Furthermore, it is responsible for 9.5% of total national greenhouse gas emissions (2018). Electric vehicles offer a promising solution to reduce waste and pollution, but they bring challenges regarding the electrical grid and charging infrastructure. This paper proposed designing and optimizing a hybrid energy electric vehicle charging station on highway roads using HOMER software. It analyzed and compared various hybrid systems, including installing solar panels on the station roof, to assess cost and performance. The appropriate locations for the charging station along the Sahrawi highway in Jordan are investigated. The charging station is supplied by a hybrid system consisting of 44% wind and 31% solar energy, with an annual electricity production of 1.281 million kWh at a production cost of US${\$}$0.0623/kWh. Furthermore, the suggested hybrid system can reduce 446 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This study also provided an economic rationale for stakeholders to invest in the renewable energy industry.