Prospective Design and Evaluation of a Renewable Energy Hybrid System to Supply Electrical and Thermal Loads Simultaneously with an Electric Vehicle Charging Station for Different Weather Conditions in Iran

Highlights: The paper deals with the analysis of nine real locations for implementing hybrid renewable energy sources in the presence of an electric charging station to simultaneously cover electrical and thermal loads. What are the main findings? Planning and functioning of hybrid renewable energy sources in different locations function of main grid presence, available local renewable energy sources, and small-scale classical sources to balance simultaneously electrical and thermal loads. Modeling and optimization of nine location designs for electric vehicles charging stations under specific renewable energy sources locally available. What is the implication of the main finding? Optimal configuration of EVs in planning hybrid renewable energy systems. Analysis of proposed various configurations under different climate conditions: cold/mountain, hot/arid climate, hot/humid, moderate/sea climates. The global demand for transportation systems is growing due to the rise in passenger and cargo traffic, predicted to reach twice the current level by 2050. Although this growth signifies social and economic progress, its impact on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions cannot be overlooked. Developments in the transportation industry must align with advancements in emerging energy production systems. In this regards, UNSDG 7 advocates for “affordable and clean energy”, leading to a global shift towards the electrification of transport systems, sourcing energy from a mix of renewable and non-renewable resources. This paper proposes an integrated hybrid renewable energy system with grid connectivity to meet the electrical and thermal loads of a tourist complex, including an electric vehicle charging station. The analysis was carried on in nine locations with different weather conditions, with various components such as wind turbines, photovoltaic systems, diesel generators, boilers, converters, thermal load controllers, and battery energy storage systems. The proposed model also considers the effects of seasonal variations on electricity generation and charging connectivity. Sensitivity analysis has been carried on investigating the impact of variables on the techno-economic parameters of the hybrid system. The obtained results led to interesting conclusions.