Solar-powered curbside EV charging concept taps streetlights
Standing 40 feet tall (30 feet without the wind option), the BeamSpot streetlight charger can generate 1 kw each from solar and wind if both are specified. Battery capacity is 15 kwh. Beam Global claims charging output of up to 5.76 kw. Altogether, the company estimates the BeamSpot can add 220 miles of range after a day of charging.
What's next: Curbside EV chargers powered by the sun
The other side: A startup called Gravity, which is also trying to solve urban charging, thinks the better way to go is a network of high-powered curbside chargers that can recharge an EV in as little as five minutes. Fast curbside charging is critical in urban neighborhoods where there's a shortage of parking, the company says.
These solar + wind + storage EV chargers replace streetlights
San Diego-based Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM) has launched EV chargers powered by solar, wind, and battery storage that replace streetlights.
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It's not ideal to use electricity that's generated from fossil fuels to charge your EV. With many utilities, it's likely to be a mix of renewables and fossil fuels. The best way to ensure your EV is powered only by renewable energy is to connect your home's EV charger to a solar power system or use a public charger that pulls from solar panels.
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