A Real-World Case Study of Solar Pv Integration for Ev Charging and Residential Energy Demand in Ireland

Mohammed Albaba (), Morgan Pierce and Bülent Yeşilata
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Mohammed Albaba: Energy Systems Engineering Department, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara 06010, Türkiye
Morgan Pierce: SolarSmart Energy Ltd., D17 W267 Dublin, Ireland
Bülent Yeşilata: Energy Systems Engineering Department, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara 06010, Türkiye

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 21, 1-28

Abstract: The integration of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure offers significant potential for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy autonomy. This study presents a real-world case of a solar-powered EV charging system installed at a residential property in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike prior studies that rely solely on simulation, this work covers the complete process from digital design using OpenSolar to on-site installation and performance evaluation. The system includes 16 high-efficiency solar panels (435 W each), a 4 kW hybrid inverter, a 5.3 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a smart EV charger. Real-time monitoring tools were used to collect energy performance data post-installation. The results indicate that 67% of the household’s solar energy was self-consumed, leading to a 50% reduction in electricity costs. In summer 2024, the client achieved full grid independence and received a €90 credit through feed-in tariffs. The system also enabled free EV charging and generated environmental benefits equivalent to planting 315 trees. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the practical feasibility and economic–environmental advantages of integrated PV–EV systems in temperate climates.

Keywords: solar photovoltaic (PV); electric vehicle charging; residential energy systems; energy monitoring; self-consumption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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