SUT launches a prototype electric vehicle charging station Solar off grid (Solar-off-grid) converts energy from sunlight coupled with advanced energy storage system. Thus, there is no need to pay any electricity bills. The station is small, easy to install, suitable for confined spaces. and the locality is far from the power grid system of the government to access In the first phase, it is ready to provide charging services for various types of electric vehicles. on campus Accept the Green and Clean University policy before expanding the results to the community and society. To join the campaign to use clean energy to develop sustainable quality of life.

On January 13, 2022, at Academic Building 2, SUT, Associate Professor Dr. Anan Thongra-a, President of Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) presided over the opening ceremony. “Small electric vehicle charging stations Solar off grid (Solar-off-grid charging station for mini EVs)” prototype station to provide electric charging services to various electric vehicles used for commuting within the university

rof. Dr. Santi Mansiri, Dean of the School of Science and Director of the Center for Nanomaterials Network and Advanced Analysis (RNN–SUT), Associate Professor Dr. Worawat Meevasana, Head of Research and Associate Professor Dr. Phanomsak Meemon, Research Fellow, welcomed this opportunity. has delivered 20 electric bikes, the result of integrating research and innovation with As for the SUT building, which received electric motor support from Stallions Company to be utilized within the university area, in response to the Sustainable Green-Clean University policy.

Associate Professor Dr. Worawat Meewasana, Lecturer at the Department of Physics School of Science and the head of the research team revealed that “small electric vehicle charging stations Solar-off-grid charging station for mini EVs is a prototype station. It has been designed and installed at the parking area in front of Academic Building 2 to be able to provide charging services for various electric vehicles such as small electric cars, electric golf carts, electric motorcycles. and electric bicycles, etc. The highlight of this charging station is that it is a solar off-grid charging station. (Solar-off-grid) so there is no need to pay any electricity bills. and small station appearance design suitable for limited space Therefore, it can be installed in all areas. especially in remote locations or there is a distance that the government power system has not yet reached The working principle is The use of electricity from solar cells (Solar Cell) coupled with an advanced energy storage system designed to be suitable for use. The power capacity of the solar cells is 4 kilowatts (kW), producing about 16 kilowatt hours (kWh) per day, or can be used to charge 8-10 electric golf carts or motorcycles per day. The energy storage has a capacity of 5 kilowatt hours (kWh) that can store approximately 25% of the electricity for use at night. or during low sunlight It also creates stability in charging electricity as well.

small electric vehicle charging station Solar off-grid design, this prototype of SUT has designed a charging station measuring 2 x 3 meters, using a total area of approximately 24 square meters. The roof is equipped with 12 solar panels that can accommodate 2 golf carts, motorcycles. electricity and 5 electric bicycles together

In the first phase, electric vehicle charging stations will be open to students, faculty members and personnel in the SUT area, along with monitoring and evaluating the usage. Results of this research The Center for Nanomaterials Network and Advanced Analysis (RNN-SUT), SUT received a research grant from National Center for Nanotechnology (Nanotec) and SUT for researching energy storage systems Together with the startup company EQ Tech Energy, it is expected that in the future it is ready to expand academic services to the local community. and organizations interested in using clean energy as part of sustainable development of quality of life.”

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