Solar Battery Charging Station with Automated Switching System

Abstract

Alternative energy sources are becoming increasingly popular in today's environmentally concerned society. As a back-up plan in case of a scarcity of traditional power sources, solar energy output in India is increasing significantly (coal, oil, gas etc.). For example, solar panels may create and convert solar energy into electrical energy that can subsequently be stored in batteries for usage in many home and business applications. Design modifications for the SBCS or Solar Battery Charging Station are being discussed in this project. The goal of this initiative is to provide low-cost and environmentally friendly power to urban and rural communities, while also reducing the strain on the national grid. Electric rickshaws, which may be operated by the batteries charged throughout the process, would be beneficial for elderly or physically challenged rickshaw drivers. Two 200W solar panels will be used to charge 48-volt battery sets at various times of the day in the execution of the project. In addition, if the solar irradiance is too low to charge the batteries within a specific time constraint, the station will switch to backup power to charge the batteries automatically. Detailed explanations of both solar panel and national grid charging are provided in this document.

 Keywords: SBCS, Solar Power, PV array