Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Jan 2016)

Feasibility assessment of a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in the North Central region of Bulgaria

  • Ilieva Liliya Mihaylova,
  • Iliev Simeon Penchev

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/rees/2016014
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1
p. 12

Abstract

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The paper discusses the topical issue related to the prospects of widespread deployment of electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure in Bulgaria. The main problems hindering the development of electric vehicle transport are summarized and the current status of charging infrastructure in the country is discussed. An approach is proposed for analysis and evaluation of the financial feasibility of investment in a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in North Central region of Bulgaria.