Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with Hybrid Renewable Energy: A Feasibility Study in Jordan

Salah, A; Shalby, M; Al-Soeidat, M; Alhomaidat, F

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with Hybrid Renewable Energy: A Feasibility Study in Jordan

Salah, A Shalby, M Al-Soeidat, M

Alhomaidat, F

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Citation:: World Electric Vehicle Journal, 2025, 16, (10)
Issue Date:: 2025-10-01

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dc.contributor.author	Salah, A
dc.contributor.author	Shalby, M
dc.contributor.author	Al-Soeidat, M https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3134-5434
dc.contributor.author	Alhomaidat, F
dc.date.accessioned	2025-12-18T23:33:36Z
dc.date.available	2025-12-18T23:33:36Z
dc.date.issued	2025-10-01
dc.identifier.citation	World Electric Vehicle Journal, 2025, 16, (10)
dc.identifier.issn	2032-6653
dc.identifier.issn	2032-6653
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/190998
dc.description.abstract	Jordan Vision prioritizes the utilization of domestic resources, particularly renewable energy. The transportation sector, responsible for 49% of national energy consumption, remains central to this transition and accounts for around 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to reduce waste and pollution, but they also pose challenges for grid stability and charging infrastructure development. This study addresses a critical gap in the planning of renewable-powered EV charging stations along Jordanian highways, where EV infrastructure is still limited and underdeveloped, by optimizing the design of a hybrid energy charging station using HOMER Grid (v1.9.2) Software. Region-specific constraints and multiple operational scenarios, including rooftop PV integration, are assessed to balance cost, performance, and reliability. This study also investigates suitable locations for charging stations along the Sahrawi Highway in Jordan. The proposed station, powered by a hybrid system of 53% wind and 29% solar energy, is projected to generate 1.466 million kWh annually at USD 0.0375/kWh, reducing CO<inf>2</inf> emissions by approximately 446 tonnes annually. The findings highlight the potential of hybrid systems to increase renewable energy penetration, support national sustainability targets, and offer viable investment opportunities for policymakers and the private sector in Jordan.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	World Electric Vehicle Journal
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/wevj16100557
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with Hybrid Renewable Energy: A Feasibility Study in Jordan
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	16
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Electrical and Data Engineering
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2025-12-18T23:33:34Z
pubs.issue	10
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	16
utslib.citation.issue	10

Abstract:

Jordan Vision prioritizes the utilization of domestic resources, particularly renewable energy. The transportation sector, responsible for 49% of national energy consumption, remains central to this transition and accounts for around 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to reduce waste and pollution, but they also pose challenges for grid stability and charging infrastructure development. This study addresses a critical gap in the planning of renewable-powered EV charging stations along Jordanian highways, where EV infrastructure is still limited and underdeveloped, by optimizing the design of a hybrid energy charging station using HOMER Grid (v1.9.2) Software. Region-specific constraints and multiple operational scenarios, including rooftop PV integration, are assessed to balance cost, performance, and reliability. This study also investigates suitable locations for charging stations along the Sahrawi Highway in Jordan. The proposed station, powered by a hybrid system of 53% wind and 29% solar energy, is projected to generate 1.466 million kWh annually at USD 0.0375/kWh, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 446 tonnes annually. The findings highlight the potential of hybrid systems to increase renewable energy penetration, support national sustainability targets, and offer viable investment opportunities for policymakers and the private sector in Jordan.

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