An East Coast installer and distributor of EV charging equipment called PlugIn Stations Online (PISO) has made a major breakthrough in the world of clean energy. The company has successfully installed what it calls “one of the world’s first” hydro-powered EV chargers operating off 100% clean energy. This system shows great potential for a cleaner future of hydropower EV charging in the US and beyond.
PISO, based in Valatie, New York, has been providing EV charging solutions to homes, fleets, and businesses on the East Coast for over a decade. It currently has partnerships with several EV charging manufacturers, including ChargePoint, ABB, and Shell Recharge.
On December 29, 2022, PISO installed a level 2 charger at its Valatie, NY warehouse, just 100 feet away from the Valatie Falls Hydropower Plant. The plant functions using a 1951 General Electric generator that produces 160 kW of continuous power. This hydropower generator now powers a first-generation ABB Wall Mount Level 2 charging station, set to 40 amps and charging at a rate of 8 kW. This system equates to approximately 25 miles of range per hour using 100% clean, renewable energy.
John Doran, President of PISO, shared that both companies have been working on the project for several years and continue to work in harmony to provide clean energy, like hydropower, and reliable charging solutions to the infrastructural grid in the US. He also noted that if scaled, hydropower could serve as a viable EV charging solution in clean energy that can remain viable when other renewable sources like solar and wind are not.
The installation of this hydro-powered EV charger is a major step forward in the world of clean energy. It shows great potential for a cleaner future of hydropower EV charging in the US and beyond. PISO is proud to be leading the way in this revolution and looks forward to continuing to provide clean energy solutions to its customers.
FAQ
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