Development of Enhanced Computer Vision-based Monitoring Technology to Respond to Fire Accidents at Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Abstract

Owing to the recent popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging facilities have become mandatory, and charging stations that use electricity produced from renewable energy sources are being actively installed in buildings and apartments. As the number of these charging stations increases, the possibility of EV batteries overheating and causing a fire, which may spread and cause damage, also rises. However, current domestic and foreign studies do not suggest new and renewable energy supply or fire reduction measures for the supply of EVs. Therefore, to propose new-renewable energy EV charging stations for urban disaster prevention, in this study, we review EV charger installation cases, eco-friendly new renewable energy-based charging stations, and AI-based fire monitoring systems and analyze their characteristics through optimal operation. Through the fire prevention system developed in this study, we anticipate a novel approach for building a safer and more sustainable green energy supply system.