AN IOT BASED CHARGING MODULE FOR RECHARGABLE BATTERIES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Abstract

Fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource that is exhaustible in near future. An alternative for such automobiles is using electricity which can be generated by renewable resources to power up the vehicle. This paper gives an idea about charging these Electric-Vehicles (e-Vehicles) using a renewable energy source such as solar using solar panels and provide the maximum power generated. The proposed system is controlled using the Arduino UNO to view the amount of charge generated through an LCD. GSM modules give alert messages if there is an overcharge or undercharges. A rain sensor is also integrated to alert the user if there are any changes in climatic conditions that affect the charging of PV cells. The entire status of the battery along with the amount of power being transferred is uploaded to the cloud and can be seen through a webpage at any time. The main aim of this paper is in reducing the consumption of non-renewable energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.