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Charging Your Electric Car With Renewable Energy
Solar-powered battery charging is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to power your electric car. Put simply, solar panels generate power from sunshine, which is then utilised to recharge your EV battery. Solar panels can support all of your electrical equipment. Additionally, you can connect to the grid so that any extra electricity can be sold back to the utility company by using Smart Export Guarantee Tariffs.
Even better, you can connect your solar panels directly to your EV charger. This means the electricity generated on your roof can power your electric vehicle. As you’re putting the energy you’ve generated to good use, solar panels are a great way to lessen your carbon impact. Solar panels are also a great way to save money in the long run.
How many solar panels are needed to charge your vehicle?
Larger batteries typically require more panels. Therefore, it is important to consult an expert about the appropriate size and type of system for your needs. Especially, if you intend to instal a solar PV system exclusively for charging your vehicle. An 8–12 photovoltaic system should be enough to power an electric car.
Want to charge your EV with sustainable and green energy but lack the space for solar panels? No issue! With a green EV tariff, all of the electricity you use comes from sources like solar and wind farms that produce renewable energy. So, by driving an electric vehicle, you’re not just helping the environment; you’re also charging it in one of the most environmentally friendly methods available.
Can you use a regular EV charger with solar panel charging?
Yes, you can use a standard EV charger when using solar panels to charge your vehicle. However in order to begin using solar energy to charge your vehicle, you’ll need a PV inverter unit. Typically, inverters are included with installations. However, it’s necessary to always double-check with your chosen business. To use the electricity from the panels to power your home and devices, the inverter converts the current from DC to AC. Home EV chargers work with AC.
Additionally, most people charge their electric cars while they sleep, however, solar panels only produce energy during the day. Therefore, you’ll need a battery storage system to use that solar energy to charge your EV at night. This system will store the energy produced during the day and then release it as needed. For example, at night time when you want to charge your electric car.
Overall, using solar panels to charge your EV has a wide variety of benefits. Solar energy is sustainable and renewable, typically more affordable than grid electricity, and it emits no emissions. So it’s absolutely worth looking into more if you’re thinking about switching to solar panel charging for your EV.
Contact us if you have any questions regarding our EV charging, solar panels, and battery storage solutions.