With an increased shift from conventional to electric vehicles, the demand for charging stations is also rising. To meet these demands sustainably, Power Paired introduces Solar canopy with integrated EV chargers PairTree.
In partnership with Paired Power, the City of Campbell, California is installing a solar parking canopy with integrated EV chargers. This step will enable the Public Works Department to add EVs to its fleet. Named PairTree, this solar canopy will deliver electricity to Level 2 chargers that are attached to the canopy through EV Connect. It is their management software.
Director of government and fleet solutions at EV Connect, Scott Kaptur said, “We’re excited to work with Paired Power to supply the City of Campbell with a 100% renewable EV charging solution powered by the sun, further enhancing the city’s commitment to sustainable transportation.”
Highlights: PairTree
- The PairTree adds 30 miles of range for every hour of charge.
- It is fully contained and does not need access to utilities, plus it works day and night.
- It comprises bifacial solar panels and an energy storage system of 42.2 kWh.
- The energy storage system is UL9450 certified.
- Two Level 2 charging ports for off-grid solar EV chargers with 5.3 kW charging power.
- Since these chargers are portable, it is easy to transfer them from a non-accurate location to an ideal one.
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- The solar canopy is typically ideal for concert venues, military sites, and other such remote locations.
- It is easy to set up these EV charging stations in just 4 hours and costs about $5,000 per canopy.
- The price of the solar canopy starts at $26,000.
- Some systems with multiple chargers or energy storage cost around $70,000.
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