PV charging station assembly for electric scooters

Model Overview & Print Notes

The station, modelled using SOLIDWORKS under the name “PV Station”, is a self-supporting metal structure that fulfils three functions simultaneously: generating photovoltaic energy, providing a canopy/shelter for users and parked vehicles, and charging electric scooters. It consists of six main components: The base: A concrete platform installed on a foundation. It ensures ground anchoring and supports the charging station as well as the bicycle rack. The columns: Two solid S235 steel columns (Ø 40 mm, height 3.5 m), embedded in the base and connected to the roof. Each column is reinforced by two inclined support beams attached beneath the roof. They carry the roof loads and provide its inclination (approximately 35°), which facilitates rainwater drainage and improves photovoltaic energy production. The 6 electric scooters: Vehicles served by the station and recharged through the designated docking points. The charging station: A vertical enclosure housing the charging electronics and the scooter docking points. It contains: - The MPPT controller: It adjusts the voltage and current from the photovoltaic panels to extract maximum power and supply the charging system. - The charging unit: It distributes electrical energy to the six electric scooters. The 10 photovoltaic panels: Jinko Solar JKM405M-72H-V modules (2008 × 1002 × 40 mm, 22.5 kg each), installed in portrait orientation in 5 columns × 2 rows, with a spacing of 20 mm. They generate the energy required to operate the station. The roof: A hollow 6063-T6 aluminium structure measuring 5200 × 4100 × 150 mm (3 mm outer shell and 9 internal ribs, each 3 mm thick). It supports the photovoltaic panels and provides protection against rain and direct solar radiation.

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