Trends and Innovations in Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: A Comprehensive Study

The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has heightened the significance of efficient and sustainable EV charging stations, especially with renewable energy sources. Thus, this paper explores the trends, challenges and opportunities in integrating renewable energy into the EVCS, while focusing on the different electrical parameters along with the impact of EVCS on the utility grid. It highlights the scope of charging stations, addressing key design considerations and the infrastructure development and deployment. Energy management, control strategies, and the optimal placement of charging stations are discussed to ensure seamless operations. Additionally, the paper presents the role of cloud networking and real-time applications in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector, providing insights & details into the policies shaping the industry. It highlights the advancements in charging technologies by multiple companies, including Tesla, Eaton, and Siemens, emphasizing the need to address infrastructure bottlenecks and optimize charger station locations for improved accessibility and convenience. Besides this paper also explores the aspect of integrating renewable energy into charging systems, with a focus on future developments. Additionally, it assesses the impact of various policies on accelerating deployment and presents control strategies for optimizing real-time energy management. Lastly, the paper lays a foundation for sustainable growth and future aspects in the EV charging sector by analyzing patent data, including top assignees, leading countries, and filing trends.