Journal of Energy Management and Technology

Journal of Energy Management and Technology

Feasibility and Energy-Environmental Assessment of Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Commercial Buildings: A PVsyst-Based Case Study of Iran Mall, Tehran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Energy Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Reliability & Energy Systems Management Lab, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
2 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Energy Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Reliability & Energy Systems Management Lab, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3 Research and Innovation Division, Nowocert, Dublin, Ireland
10.22109/jemt.2026.565227.1584
Abstract
Finding suitable land for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) is difficult in densely populated cities. Meanwhile, the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) can substantially raise electricity consumption and put additional stress on the power grid. This paper suggests large shopping and commercial centers as suitable locations for solar-powered EVCSs to address these two challenges. The commercial complex will have photovoltaic (PV) power generation on the roof area and the parking capacity is also considered for fast EV charging. The case study is the commercial and recreation complex of Iran Mall in Tehran and the proposed PV system is simulated by PVsyst in three scenarios, fixed panels, single-axis tracking panels and dual-axis tracking panels. Simulation results show that the annual electricity generation of the fixed-panel scenario, single-axis tracking scenario, and dual-axis tracking scenario are 4,195,704 kWh, 5,490,709 kWh, and 5,688,468 kWh respectively for the available rooftop area of 11,000 m2. The PV system is taken as a grid-connected system, which generates electricity during the available solar hours and the assumed EV charging operation window is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In this charging period, the proposed EVCS can charge up to 180 EVs per day with 15 fast charging points, each EV with 50 kWh battery capacity and charging time of 30 min. The findings demonstrate that commercial and recreational complexes can be effectively utilized for solar electricity generation and EV charging, thereby reducing grid dependence and contributing to the reduction of urban air pollution.
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Volume 10, Issue 3
Summer 2026
Pages 181-195

  • Receive Date 24 December 2025
  • Revise Date 25 July 2026
  • Accept Date 28 July 2026