Operational Simulation of Multi-Functional Charging Station for Sustainable Transportation

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2026

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC68292.2025.11338905· OSTI ID:3019944

Gbadegoye, Jeremiah ^[1]; Chen, Yang ^[2]; Omitaomu, Femi ^[2]; Li, Xueping ^[1]

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1. University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK)
2. ORNL

As transportation systems move toward electrification and decarbonization, multifunctional charging stations (MFCS) are emerging as key infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs). This paper presents a simulation model of an MFCS that integrates solar photovoltaic (PV), wind power, battery storage, hydrogen (\mathrm{H}_{2}) production, dual-pressure \mathrm{H}_{2} storage, fuel cells, and dynamic grid interactions. The model simulates daily operations using 5 -minute resolution data to capture realtime variability in renewable energy (RE), demand, and electricity prices. A flexible dispatch algorithm dynamically allocates energy for EV charging, \mathrm{H}_{2} production, storage, and grid transactions while respecting system constraints. Results show that the MFCS effectively prioritizes RE usage, minimizes waste, meets diverse energy demands, and achieves net operational profit. The model serves as a valuable decision-support tool for designing and optimizing integrated clean energy hubs for zero-emission transportation.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 3019944
• Resource Type: Conference paper/presentation
• Conference Information: 2025 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) - Seattle, Washington, United States of America - 12/7/2025-12/10/2025
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English