Exploring solar-powered EV charging networks
Project overview
Project title
Exploring solar-powered EV charging networks: enhancing coverage, energy security, and privacy.
Project description
This project explores strategies for developing a solar-powered EV charging network that ensures comprehensive coverage across urban and remote regions in Australia. The expected outcome is to enhance energy security, mitigate range anxiety, and protect user data, by leveraging AI-driven data analytics and privacy-preserving mechanisms. The project will potentially provide insights into the feasibility and design of a scalable and sustainable EV charging solution in Australia.
Supervisory team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Kaiwen Sun |
| Name of university | University of New South Wales |
| Email address | kaiwen.sun@unsw.edu.au |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Wei Shao Ejaz Ahmed |
| Email address | wei.shao@data61.csiro.au ejaz.ahmed@data61.csiro.au |
| CSIRO Research Unit | Data61 |
Industry
| Name of industry supervisor | Eric Li |
| Name of business/organisation | Umax Energy |
| Email address | eric@umaxenergy.com |
Further details
| Primary location of student | University of New South Wales, High Street, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia |
| Industry engagement component location | Umax Energy, Building L, 61-65 Roberts Road, Greenacre NSW 2190, Australia |
| Other locations | CSIRO Clayton, Research Way, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia |
| Ideal student skillset | Essential skills Background/qualifications in physics, engineering (electrical engineering, photovoltaic engineering). Background in machine learning and data analytics. Understanding of renewable energy systems and smart grid technologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data privacy frameworks. Desirable skills Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or MATLAB. Prior experience in working with energy forecasting models. Strong communication and project management skills. |
| Application close date | Open until position filled |
| Apply | UNSW |