The charging stations use the solar power to recharge the EV batteries using solar panels mounted on a ‘SolarTree’ above where the vehicle parks, tracking the sun’s path during the day while providing shading to the parked vehicles.
Envision Solar has recently signed an agreement with GM to install these single and multiple charging stations, which use solar modules from MAGE SOLAR, a provider of solar panels, at a number of prominent locations to promote the use of renewable energy to power electric vehicles.
Envision Solar president and chief operating officer Desmond Wheatley said that the relationship with General Motors is key as the company continues to move into the electric vehicle market, and therefore need to ensure that every component we use is of the highest quality.
“MAGE SOLAR’s modules offer a best-in-class warranty and allowable tolerances of up to +5 watts, which lower the total cost of ownership for both Envision Solar and our customers. We couldn’t ask for a better partner for this implementation,” Wheatley said.
