Exploring Solar Charging Station Design for Electric Bicycles
Electric bicycle charging facilities that support active mobility and public transit connectivity can play a significant role in the global transition to low-carbon energy. Design of an electric bicycle solar charging station can combine solar technology, light transportation infrastructure, and civic place-making to provide the public an opportunity to recharge their mobile electronics, e-bikes, or e-scooters. The proposed station design reimagines public space by providing a shaded seating area during the day and a vibrant, LED-lit space at night. Four solar panels and a battery bank extend the station’s charging capacity into the night. The goal of this project is to serve as an off-grid energy power supply and environmental information center, with interactive displays of the solar station operation and an LED display of local air quality.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This document was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
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Corporate Authors:
National Center for Sustainable Transportation
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA United StatesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Authors:
- Ferguson, Beth
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- Publication Date: 2022-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Edition: Final Report
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 19p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bicycle facilities; Design; Electric vehicle charging; Solar energy
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Energy; Pedestrians and Bicyclists;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01847431
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: NCST-UCD-RR-22-18, UCD-ITS-RR-22-43
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747114
- Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
- Created Date: May 26 2022 5:18PM