Highway of The Future: Floating Solar Charging Station Design for Chittagong's Kaptai Highway

In recent years, the surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption stems from environmental concerns and a shared effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. EVs present a sustainable transportation solution for developing nations like Bangladesh. Despite a current reliance on natural gas for vehicles, rising demand in electricity generation and industries diminishes the supply for compressed natural gas (CNG)-driven vehicles. To address this, embracing EVs becomes essential, although it strains the existing electrical energy supply in Bangladesh. To tackle the energy demand associated with EVs, a study explores a solution: a charging station along Chittagong's Kaptai Highway powered by a 13500 kWp floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The implementation considers crucial factors like location, system parameters, shading characteristics, and performance ratio. PV syst software aids in the comprehensive analysis of these factors, ensuring the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed solar PV system for supplying energy to EVs. This innovative approach aligns with global efforts to promote sustainable transportation while addressing the challenges posed by increasing energy demands in developing countries.