Paired Power Partners with California American Water to Deliver Microgrid EV Charging in San Diego, California
Paired Power, a leading U.S. solar microgrid manufacturer, has partnered with California American Water to install its PairTree™ solar EV charger in San Diego, California. This collaboration aims to provide resilient EV charging without solely relying on the grid, supporting disaster-preparedness and California's emission reduction goals.
PairTree™ is a U.S.-made solar canopy that combines solar power with grid power and battery storage, offering day and night charging for electric vehicles. It can also provide emergency backup power during grid outages. The installation is expected to prevent 4,472 pounds of CO2 emissions annually per vehicle charged.
This partnership reflects California American Water's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, improving air quality, and enhancing public health and safety for the 750,000 Californians it serves.
Paired Power, un importante produttore statunitense di microreti solari, ha stretto una collaborazione con California American Water per installare il suo caricatore solare EV PairTree™ a San Diego, California. Questa collaborazione mira a fornire ricariche EV resilienti senza affidarsi esclusivamente alla rete elettrica, supportando la preparazione ai disastri e gli obiettivi di riduzione delle emissioni della California.
PairTree™ è un tettoia solare made in U.S. che combina energia solare con energia di rete e stoccaggio di batterie, offrendo ricariche per veicoli elettrici sia di giorno che di notte. Può anche fornire energia di emergenza di backup durante le interruzioni della rete. Si prevede che l'installazione prevenga 4.472 libbre di emissioni di CO2 annualmente per ogni veicolo ricaricato.
Questa partnership riflette l'impegno di California American Water a ridurre la sua impronta di carbonio, migliorare la qualità dell'aria e aumentare la salute pubblica e la sicurezza per i 750.000 californiani che serve.
Paired Power, un importante fabricante estadounidense de microredes solares, se ha asociado con California American Water para instalar su cargador solar EV PairTree™ en San Diego, California. Esta colaboración tiene como objetivo proporcionar cargas EV resilientes sin depender únicamente de la red eléctrica, apoyando la preparación ante desastres y los objetivos de reducción de emisiones de California.
PairTree™ es un dosel solar fabricado en EE. UU. que combina energía solar con energía de la red y almacenamiento de batería, ofreciendo carga de día y de noche para vehículos eléctricos. También puede proporcionar energía de respaldo de emergencia durante interrupciones de la red. Se espera que la instalación evite 4,472 libras de emisiones de CO2 anualmente por cada vehículo cargado.
Esta asociación refleja el compromiso de California American Water de reducir su huella de carbono, mejorar la calidad del aire y aumentar la salud pública y la seguridad para los 750,000 californianos a los que atiende.
Paired Power는 미국의 주요 태양광 마이크로그리드 제조업체로, California American Water와 협력하여 샌디에이고, 캘리포니아에 PairTree™ 태양광 전기차 충전기를 설치했습니다. 이 협력은 전력망에 의존하지 않고 탄력적인 전기차 충전을 제공하여 재해 대비와 캘리포니아의 배출 감소 목표를 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
PairTree™는 미국에서 제작된 태양광 캐노피로, 태양광과 전력망, 배터리 저장을 결합하여 전기차에 대해 낮과 밤 모두 충전을 제공합니다. 또한 전력망 장애 시 비상 백업 전원을 제공할 수 있습니다. 이 설치는 충전된 차량당 연간 4,472파운드의 CO2 배출량을 방지할 것으로 예상됩니다.
이 파트너십은 California American Water의 탄소 발자국을 줄이고, 공기질을 개선하며, 75만 명의 캘리포니아 주민들의 공공 건강과 안전을 향상하려는 의지를 반영합니다.
Paired Power, un fabricant de microréseaux solaires de premier plan aux États-Unis, s'est associé à California American Water pour installer son chargeur solaire EV PairTree™ à San Diego, en Californie. Cette collaboration vise à fournir un chargement EV résilient sans dépendre uniquement du réseau électrique, soutenant ainsi la préparation aux catastrophes et les objectifs de réduction des émissions de la Californie.
PairTree™ est une canopée solaire fabriquée aux États-Unis qui combine l'énergie solaire avec l'énergie du réseau et le stockage de batteries, offrant un chargement jour et nuit pour les véhicules électriques. Elle peut également fournir de l'énergie de secours d'urgence pendant les pannes de réseau. L'installation devrait permettre d'éviter 4 472 livres d'émissions de CO2 par an pour chaque véhicule chargé.
Ce partenariat reflète l'engagement de California American Water à réduire son empreinte carbone, à améliorer la qualité de l'air et à renforcer la santé publique et la sécurité pour les 750 000 Californiens qu'elle dessert.
Paired Power, ein führender US-Hersteller von Solar-Mikrogrids, hat sich mit California American Water zusammengetan, um seinen PairTree™ Solar-EV-Ladegerät in San Diego, Kalifornien, zu installieren. Diese Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, resiliente EV-Ladungen bereitzustellen, ohne ausschließlich auf das Stromnetz angewiesen zu sein, was die Katastrophenvorsorge und die Emissionsreduktionsziele Kaliforniens unterstützt.
PairTree™ ist ein in den USA hergestelltes Solardach, das Solarenergie mit Netzstrom und Batteriespeicher kombiniert und tagsüber sowie nachts Lademöglichkeiten für Elektrofahrzeuge bietet. Es kann auch Notstrom während Netzunterbrechungen bereitstellen. Es wird erwartet, dass die Installation 4.472 Pfund CO2-Emissionen jährlich pro geladenem Fahrzeug verhindert.
Diese Partnerschaft spiegelt das Engagement von California American Water wider, seinen CO2-Fußabdruck zu reduzieren, die Luftqualität zu verbessern und die öffentliche Gesundheit und Sicherheit für die 750.000 Kalifornier, die es bedient, zu erhöhen.
- Partnership with California American Water expands Paired Power's market presence
- PairTree installation prevents 4,472 pounds of CO2 emissions annually per vehicle
- PairTree offers emergency backup power during grid outages
- Quick installation time of less than a day for PairTree
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This partnership between Paired Power and California American Water represents a strategic move in the EV charging infrastructure market. The installation of PairTree solar EV chargers aligns with California's aggressive emission reduction goals, potentially opening doors for similar partnerships across the state. With California's push towards electrification, this could signal a growing trend for utilities and water companies to invest in sustainable EV charging solutions.
The emphasis on disaster-preparedness and grid independence is particularly noteworthy. As climate-related disruptions become more frequent, solutions like PairTree that offer resilience and backup power capabilities may see increased demand. This could create a new market segment within the EV charging industry, focused on off-grid and microgrid solutions.
While the immediate financial impact may be , the long-term potential for Paired Power could be significant if this partnership serves as a successful case study for other utility companies nationwide.
This partnership exemplifies the interconnectedness of water management and climate action. California American Water's investment in solar-powered EV charging infrastructure demonstrates a holistic approach to environmental stewardship, going beyond traditional water conservation efforts.
The project's alignment with California's emission reduction goals is crucial. By preventing
Moreover, the focus on air quality improvement addresses environmental justice concerns, as poor air quality disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. If this model proves successful, it could inspire similar initiatives across the state, potentially leading to more supportive policies for integrating renewable energy and EV charging in utility operations.
Paired Power's PairTree technology represents a significant advancement in EV charging infrastructure. Its combination of solar power, grid connection and battery storage addresses key challenges in EV adoption, particularly range anxiety and grid dependence.
The system's resilience features, including emergency backup power during outages, position it as a robust solution for areas prone to natural disasters or grid instability. This could be particularly attractive in California, given the state's history of wildfires and subsequent power shutoffs.
The rapid installation time (less than a day) and compact footprint (standard parking space) make PairTree highly scalable. Its durability and low maintenance requirements, coupled with wind resistance up to 130 mph, suggest a long-term cost-effective solution.
While the current installation focuses on Level 2 charging, future iterations could potentially incorporate faster charging capabilities, further enhancing its market appeal and technological edge in the rapidly evolving EV charging landscape.
The installation of Paired Power’s solar EV charger PairTree™ reflects California American Water’s disaster-preparedness and commitment to help meet California’s emission reduction goals and improve locals’ air quality, health, and safety.
“We’re honored that California American Water chose Paired Power to help power its electric vehicles,” said Paired Power CEO Tom McCalmont. “We made PairTree with the future in mind, and it’s exciting to see our charging solution being embraced by such a respected and forward-thinking institution that serves three quarters of a million Californians.”
California American Water recognizes that access to clean water is essential for businesses to thrive and for communities to flourish. Investing in EV infrastructure is about both safeguarding public health and the environment. According to the EPA’s emission rates calculator, California American Water will be able to prevent 4,472 pounds – which is roughly the weight of a Tesla Model Y – of CO2 from being emitted in the air annually by using PairTree to charge one vehicle.
"We are excited to work with Paired Power to complete this important project that will allow us to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce costs to customers," said Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water. "Utilizing Paired Power’s clean electric power and storage reflects California American Water’s disaster-preparedness and commitment to help meet California’s emission reduction goals and improve locals’ air quality, health, and safety.”
Paired Power’s “PairTree'' is a
PairTree can be used for both standalone solar power, or for microgrid renewable power with optional grid connection. Built with durability in mind, PairTree installation takes less than a day and fits into a standard 9 x 18 foot parking space. It has no moving parts, and doesn’t require ongoing maintenance like other problematic “tracker” charging solutions. PairTree offers both one or two Level 2 EV charging ports with the industry standard J1772 EV interface, and is wind-rated up to 130 mph, which is ideal for regions with unpredictable weather patterns.
About California American Water
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to more than 725,000 people. Information regarding California American Water’s service areas can be found on the company’s website www.californiaamwater.com.
About Paired Power
Trusted by military organizations, cities, governments, and leading corporations, Paired Power manufactures solar-powered microgrid electric vehicle charger facilities (EVCF) that pair solar energy with EV charging, energy storage, and the grid. Paired Power’s flagship product is PairTree™, a microgrid solar powered EV charger that pairs a 4.6kW solar array with a 42.4 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide Level 2 EV charging day or night. To learn more, visit www.pairedpower.com.
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