Optimization of Charging Infrastructure for Electric Micromobility Vehicles in Touristic Areas

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of charging infrastructure for electric micromobility vehicles, considering different operating scenarios including urban environments and remote areas. The study evaluates the essential characteristics required for an efficient charging infrastructure to meet the specific demands of these diverse environments. In particular, attention is directed towards addressing the challenges of providing charging infrastructure in remote areas where access to grid power may be limited or unreliable. An off-grid architecture is proposed as a viable solution, leveraging renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage in batteries to power the charging infrastructure independently. Furthermore, an optimization procedure is introduced to determine the optimal combination of peak-power PV plant capacity and battery storage capacity in the off-grid architecture. The objective of the optimization is to minimize both the overall cost of the charging infrastructure and the percentage of uncharged vehicles throughout the year, taking into account variations in energy demand and solar availability. The proposed methodology aims to provide a systematic approach for designing and optimizing charging infrastructure for electric micromobility vehicles, ensuring reliable and cost-effective operation in both urban and remote environments.