Solar Based EV Charging Station by Integrating Fuel Cell with Photovoltaic Energy Source

This paper describes the use of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) as a generator that uses hydrogen and air as fuel through electrochemical reactions and is simulated using MATLAB-Simulink. Shows the application of solar electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology is used to optimize the energy collected from fuel cells and solar panels, thereby increasing overall efficiency. A well-chosen converter reduces surge current, thus reducing damage to the fuel cell and solar panel. The simulations were performed on a DC gap boost converter with MPPT, which was chosen due to its compact size and minimal current ripple. Constant pressure MPPT technology provides the same performance while producing highly efficient electrical energy. The model was developed and analyzed in the MATLAB/Simulink environment to examine its parametric properties.