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Beam Global Expands Sustainable EV Charging Program with Major Georgia Utility

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Beam Global has deployed two EV ARC™ sustainable EV charging systems in Georgia, enhancing public access to electric vehicle charging. These units serve high-traffic areas in metropolitan Atlanta and rural regions. CEO Desmond Wheatley emphasized the role of solar-powered systems in overcoming permitting and construction hurdles, contributing to energy resilience strategies. An analyst report reveals that 90% of utility executives acknowledge challenges posed by climate change, highlighting the increasing importance of energy resilience planning.

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  • Deployment of two EV ARC™ units in Georgia supports public EV charging access.
  • Solar-powered systems reduce permitting and construction costs for utilities.
  • 90% of utility executives recognize climate change challenges, driving demand for energy resilience solutions.
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SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that a leading Georgia utility has deployed two EV ARC™ sustainable EV charging systems for public use. The units are located in high traffic areas accessible to the public, with one unit in metropolitan Atlanta and the other in rural Georgia.

“Utilities continue to take advantage of the unique ability of the solar-powered EV ARC to be placed where EV charging is needed most, without the limitations of lengthy permitting and costly construction projects,” said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley. “Utilities are adopting Beam’s innovative infrastructure solution, implementing off-grid EV charging powered by locally generated and locally stored energy. These systems are becoming part of an emerging energy resilience strategy for utilities.”

According to a leading analyst report, From Reliability to Resilience: Confronting the Challenges of Extreme Weather, 90% of electric utility grid executives agree that extreme weather due to climate change poses challenges to their operations and profitability, while only 24% of North American utility executives surveyed felt well-prepared. Energy resilience strategies and emergency preparedness planning have experienced increased priority.

About Beam Global
Beam Global is a CleanTech leader that produces innovative, sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media, and energy security, without the construction, disruption, risks and costs of grid-tied solutions. Products include the patented EV ARC™ and Solar Tree® lines with BeamTrak™ patented solar tracking, and ARC Technology™ energy storage, along with EV charging, outdoor media and disaster preparedness packages.

The company develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures unique and advanced renewably energized products that save customers time and money, help the environment, empower communities and keep people moving. Based in San Diego, the company produces Made in America products. Beam Global is listed on Nasdaq under the symbols BEEM and BEEMW (formerly Envision Solar, EVSI, EVSIW). For more information visit https://BeamForAll.com/, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.

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FAQ

What recent development did Beam Global announce regarding EV charging?

Beam Global announced the deployment of two EV ARC™ sustainable EV charging systems in Georgia.

Where are the new EV ARC™ units located?

The units are placed in high-traffic areas in metropolitan Atlanta and rural Georgia.

What advantage do Beam's solar-powered EV ARC™ systems offer utilities?

They can be installed without lengthy permitting processes and costly constructions, addressing urgent EV charging needs.

How do utility executives view climate change's impact on their operations?

According to an analyst report, 90% of electric utility grid executives agree that climate change poses significant challenges.

What is the stock symbol for Beam Global?

Beam Global is listed under the stock symbols BEEM and BEEMW.

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