Nov 7, 2011

Parking for 500 that will eventually generate 1.6 MW of power

General Electric solar-powered charging station

General Electric solar-powered charging station
General Electric solar-powered charging stationSolar Energy carport to recharge electric vehicles

GE Industrial Solutions unveiled this first carport at its Plainville, Connecticut facility with solar photovoltaic panels on the roof feeding power to the EV chargers on the ground. This design will be extended to cover a 500 space car park that will eventually generate 1.6 MW of power. The solar car park will be connected to the grid to export power on sunny days and to import power on other days.