Performance analysis of solar electric scooters with different charger controllers

Asrori Asrori (State Polytechnic of Malang)
Sugeng Hadi Susilo (State Polytechnic of Malang)
Satworo Adiwidodo (State Polytechnic of Malang)
Elka Faizal (State Polytechnic of Malang)
Mira Esculenta Martawati (State Polytechnic of Malang)
Moh. Hartono (State Polytechnic of Malang)

International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences
Vol 13, No 4: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of solar charge controller (SCC) type on battery charging in solar-powered electric scooters (e-scooters). The research compared maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers by monitoring average output power, current, and voltage every 10 minutes. Results showed that under stationary conditions, MPPT controllers delivered higher efficiency, generating 5.87 W of power compared to PWM's 5.05 W. This advantage persisted even during scooter operation, with MPPT controllers producing 4.91 W versus PWM's 4.31 W. Overall, the findings demonstrate that MPPT SCCs offer a more efficient solution for charging e-scooter batteries.