Electric vehicles are becoming more common as the world learns more about climate change and renewable energy. Electric cars also require charging. Here are the views of Freedom Solar on the solar-powered E.V. charging station.
What is an EV STATION?
An electric vehicle station (E.V.S.) is also known by the following names: E.V. charger, electric vehicle supply equipment or E.V. charging station. An E.V. station is a piece that provides electric power to your electric vehicle through a plug-in device.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that there are approximately 43,000 charging stations in the country and 120,000 charging points. Most of these chargers Level 2 are in high demand.
WHERE DO EV STATIONS GET THEIR ENERGY FROM?
The location of E.V. stations and their owners will determine how they source energy. Public and residential charging stations may have different energy sources.
HOME RESIDENCE
If you own an E.V. station, you will have greater control over how your energy is sourced. This energy independence allows you to use electricity from your home. It can be connected to the city’s grid or other sources like a solar panel system.
PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS
The grid is often used to power public charging stations. The vast majority of America’s electricity comes from natural gas and co (around 59%), 20% from nuclear and the rest from wind, solar, hydro and solar. The lowest percentage of solar energy is 2%.
Some public charging stations also have solar panels that can be used to source renewable energy directly.
HOW DO SOLAR PANELS CONNECT WITH EV STATIONS
Electric cars represent a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable lifestyle than gas-powered vehicles. Their energy source is not the most sustainable. Solar technology is a great way for the environment to be greener.
A solar panel system’s panels are wired together to create an electric circuit and current flow. To convert the direct current (D.C.) generated by your solar panel system into alternating current power (A.C.), you must connect it to an inverter.
An inverter can be connected to your home. The E.V. station can be connected to your car for charging.
These are the steps you need to take to charge your electric car with your solar panels.
- Consider your driving habits and determine how many kilowatts per hour (kWh) you will need to power your car.
- Calculate how many solar panels are needed to produce the required kWh.
- Locate the right company to purchase your solar equipment. This includes a solar panel system and a photovoltaic inverter.
- Locate the right company to purchase a Level2 charger to draw electricity for your electric car.
THE FUTURE OF SOLAR-POWERED EV CHARGING STATIONS
Many people are tired of electric cars’ incontinence or inability to charge when away from their homes.
The Biden administration has asked Congress to finance half of a million new E.V. charging stations in areas across the country to allay these fears. Many automakers are also creating their chargers.
The president of General Motors (G.M.) announced a program for dealer community charging held in 2022 and is sponsored by the U.S. Travel Association. This program is part of G.M.’s $750 million commitment to E.V. charging infrastructure to improve commute and travel.
The initiative will result in approximately 40,000 EV charging stations installed across the U.S.A. and Canada. It will also give the 4,500 dealers 10 Level 2 chargers for use in college campuses, sports and music venues and apartment complexes.
This program will undoubtedly raise awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability. As a result, we expect to see more electric cars, E.V. charging stations and solar-powered stations for E.V. charging.