Social acceptance and acceptability of photovoltaic panels for recharging / discharging electric vehicles

Amalie Alchami; Nathalie Darene; Manuela Sechilariu; Fabrice Locment

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Social acceptance and acceptability of photovoltaic panels for recharging / discharging electric vehicles

Amalie Alchami, Nathalie Darene, Manuela Sechilariu, Fabrice Locment

Article ID: 8590
Vol 4, Issue 5, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23812/ssd8590

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Abstract

The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) initially raised concerns among the public, but they have since gained widespread acceptance. Over the past decade, the EV market has grown significantly, making EVs one of the most promising solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. To meet the increasing energy demand driven by this growth, photovoltaic-powered charging stations (PVCS) could provide a sustainable solution by supplying charging terminals with clean energy. As this technology is still relatively new, both technical assessments and studies of the social acceptability of PVCS should be conducted simultaneously to evaluate their feasibility and improve public awareness. Therefore, this study aims to assess the social acceptability of PVCS and identify their perceived limitations from the public’s perspective. The proposed system mainly consists of photovoltaic (PV) panels, stationary energy storage, and a connection to the public grid as a backup power source. Nearly 900 participants from diverse backgrounds took part in the study. The results show that most respondents are willing to charge their EVs using solar energy. However, this acceptance depends on future user needs and expectations. The findings also confirm concerns regarding the use of PV energy for EV charging, particularly with respect to system efficiency, recycling, and lifespan.

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social acceptance; social acceptability; photovoltaic; charging station; societal impact; survey; smart charging

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This work has been achieved within the framework of EE4.0 project (Energie Electrique 4.0). EE4.0 is co-financed by the French State and the French Region of Hauts-de-France and by ADEME France, project T-IPV, grant number #2308D0002

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