Optimized Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Renewable Energy-Based EV Charging Infrastructure for Residential Community in Arid Regions

Authors

  • Yash Shukla Department of Electrical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
  • M. Haris Bin Arif Department of Engineering, University of Technology and Applied Science, Salalah, Oman
  • M. Saad Bin Arif Department of Electrical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
  • Syed Mohd Yahya Sustainable Energy & Acoustics Research Lab, Mechanical Engineering Department, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.4539

Keywords:

HOMER, EVs, Sensitivity analysis, Renewable energy, Techno-economic analysis

Abstract

Off-grid power generation has become increasingly efficient for remote and developing regions with the advancement of renewable energy technologies. Areas with limited access to the conventional grid can now depend on self-sustaining hybrid systems that offer higher reliability and lower carbon emissions compared to traditional power sources. The main objective of this study is to propose an economically viable and optimally designed system model for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The system aims to provide a practical and sustainable solution for EV charging, considering electric vehicles as a primary mode of transportation. The motivation behind this work is to promote the adoption of renewable energy in the transportation sector, thereby contributing to a cleaner and pollution-free environment. The selected location is the capital city of the central region of Oman. The electric load of a community was synthesized for 25 households, with 60% of them owning an electric vehicle. Comprehensive system modelling, optimization, and performance evaluation were carried out under varying operating conditions. The total Net Present Cost (NPC) and Cost of Electricity (COE) of the proposed system were estimated to be $7,11,333 and $28,394 respectively. In addition, a sensitivity analysis was conducted to study the impact of variations in average solar irradiance and diesel fuel prices in Oman, as these parameters significantly influence the overall production cost of the system.

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Author Biographies

Yash Shukla, Department of Electrical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

Yash Shukla is a final-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. He has worked as a Research Intern at the Centre for Advanced Research in Electrified Transportation (CARET), AMU, where he contributed to projects on wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. He has also contributed to research on IoT-based data acquisition systems. His research interests include power electronics, renewable energy systems, and intelligent energy management systems.

M. Haris Bin Arif, Department of Engineering, University of Technology and Applied Science, Salalah, Oman

M. Haris Bin Arif is an architect and academic with over thirteen years of combined experience in architectural practice and education. Since 2015, he has been a lecturer at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, where he actively engages in teaching, curriculum development, and academic assessment processes. His academic role is complemented by ongoing involvement in professional practice, enriching his teaching with real-world insights. His experience spans residential, commercial, institutional, and defense projects, including work on Salalah Airport, Experion Windchants, and collaborations with the Indian Air Force and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

M. Saad Bin Arif, Department of Electrical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

M. Saad Bin Arif is a researcher and Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. Dr. Saad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s degree in Power Systems and Driving from AMU, and a PhD in Power Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. His research is focused on developing novel circuit designs for power electronic converters and improving the efficiency of solar and hybrid energy systems. He contributed to power electronics and renewable energy systems through his research, publications, and professional services.

Syed Mohd Yahya, Sustainable Energy & Acoustics Research Lab, Mechanical Engineering Department, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

Syed Mohd Yahya received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ZHCET, AMU, Aligarh in 2010 and PhD from Applied Mechanics Department IIT Delhi in 2015. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at ZHCET, AMU, Aligarh 2015 as an Assistant Professor and working as Associate Professor since 2023. Dr. Yahya got three projects from different govt. funding agency in his early career namely UGC start-up grant, TEQIP-II Seed Money and DST-SERB. Recently Dr. Yahya has received Early Career Research award from Ministry of Science and Technology Govt. of India. His research interests include Mixed convective turbulence, Modelling of droplet motion in fibrous media, Pool boiling heat transfer in nanofluids, Investigation of thermo-physical properties of nanofluids, and its applications in energy harvesting. He also design new elective courses like Biofluid Dynamics and changes the existing syllabi of many UG/PG courses. Presently he is working on Hybrid PV/Thermal system and collaborating with Prof. Peter R N Childs, Faculty of Engineering, Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial college London.

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Published

2026-07-22

How to Cite

Shukla, Y. ., Arif, M. H. B. ., Arif, M. S. B. ., & Yahya, S. M. . (2026). Optimized Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Renewable Energy-Based EV Charging Infrastructure for Residential Community in Arid Regions. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 45(03), 853–878. https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.4539

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2026: Vol 45 Iss 3

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Clean Energy Generation and Integration in Power Systems