In San Francisco, there will be free charging station for solar-powered electric vehicles

For several days in San Francisco operates сеть free for owners of electric charging stations . Stations themselves derive their energy from the sun, which uses solar panels. The idea is the company Envision Solar, and to create a network of charging stations Level 2. At present all over the city are only three such electro-gas stations, to introduce them to the work helped the authorities.

Each station is $ 45,000, and the power of one electro-gas station is 3, 3 kW. Comes bundled battery can store 22, 5 kWh of energy, which at any time can be used. The number of such stations by the end of the year will increase by several times.

In addition, each station will collect statistics on the duration and frequency of use of its resources. According to Envision Solar, the new station will help owners of electric cars do not depend on the overall energy structure of the city, showing full autonomy. The company is engaged in manufacturing and supplying equipment related to alternative energy sources, as well as charging stations for electric vehicles. Thus, for us it's a good advertising, and for the city - a great opportunity to expand the energy infrastructure, having at their disposal alternative energy sources.

It is worth noting that in the big cities of various countries still feel the lack of electro-gas station for electric vehicles. In some regions, the situation is slightly better, but still - electric cars can be charged in a limited number of places. A underdeveloped network of charging stations and a negative impact on the dynamics of the spread of electric vehicles themselves. If the car is nowhere to refuel, then ride it, no one will. Nevertheless, the situation is gradually being solved.

Source: geektimes.ru/post/249342/