Techno-Environmental Analysis of Small Scale Photovoltaic Assisted Electric Bike Charging Station at AKPRIND University Campus

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Anak Agung Putu Susastriawan 1
Sudarsono Sudarsono 1
Samuel Kristiyana 2
Yuli Purwanto 3
Windi Julian 3
1 Postgraduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas AKPRIND Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55222, Indonesia
2 Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas AKPRIND Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55222, Indonesia
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas AKPRIND Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55222, Indonesia
10.22059/jser.2026.416352.1761
Abstract
The expansion of electric vehicles and e-bikes necessitates a concurrent development of accessible, zero-emission charging infrastructure to facilitate a sustainable transition from fossil fuel-dependent transportation. To address this requirement, the present work aims to develop a small-scale photovoltaics-assisted electric bike charging station and evaluates its techno-environmental feasibility, specifically examining its thermal characteristics and capacity for greenhouse gas mitigation. The small-scale photovoltaics-assisted electric bike charging station is installed at AKPRIND university campus. Technical measurement and greenhouse gas analysis are performed at various tilt angles of 5°, 10°, and 15°. Data of solar irradiance, voltage, and current of the photovoltaic are collected from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For tilt angle observed (5°, 10°, and 15°), technical measurement demonstrate that the system operates optimally at a photovoltaic tilt angle of 15°, achieving a conversion efficiency of 6.79% while concurrently charging three electric bike units. Furthermore, environmental impact analyses indicate that the small-scale photovoltaics-assisted electric bike charging station yields a 93.9% reduction in carbon emissions relative to conventional grid-tied charging stations. These findings highlight the potential of solar-powered charging infrastructure to mitigate climate change, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support the broader evolution of green transportation systems.
Keywords
Fossil fuel
Greenhouse gas
Green transportation
Renewable energy
Solar energy
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