Solar Carports to keep your EV charged
With electric vehicles (EVs) starting to hit major consumer markets this year, solar carports can help keep your car charged up and running. With a roof covered in solar panels, energy from the sun (as opposed to electricity from the grid) can power the batteries in electric cars so your ride is even greener. In other words, no gasoline and no fossil-fuel-based electricity!
The state of Tennessee hopes to take the lead in renewable EV charging with the installation of a new solar carport charging station. The solar energy generated by the charging station in Pulaski can be used to re-charge up to 12 electric cars at a time. Extra solar electricity will be fed into the regional grid, operated by Tennessee Valley Authority.
Its the first of several solar carports in Tennessee. Two more charging stations will be installed in Pulaski and Knoxville. All three facilities will be installed by Outpost Solar through a partnership between the state, USDA, Pulaski Electric System and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Outside of Tennessee, you can find solar carports at the Google Headquarters in California (see video above). Smaller, residential-size solar carports are also available for purchase. Expect the market for solar carports to jump as EVs start hitting the roads in greater numbers.
Time to start thinking about solar carports for your residence or business!
August 26th, 2010 at 6:55 am
We cook up solar gourmet lunches.
Post the photos on our website.
Then we Tweet @GoodPayLowRates
August 26th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
I love all the green power. Electric cars being charged by solar power. Most electricity is generated by burning coal which results in environmental pollutants being released into the atmosphere. Solar energy offers a clean and renewable alternative. I work with Sharp who offers free solar energy consultations. I would recommend to anyone that if they are seriously considering taking the step and going solar to do as much research as possible and consider the benefits to both the environment and their wallet. solar electricity
November 15th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Solar Energy Powering more of the World every day.
The Future World Wide for Electric Vehicles (EVs) looks brighter all across many countries more Cities
are turning to (Clean Cities) and installing more Charging Stations for (EV) some are even
powered by the Sun, Solar Energy power for Electric Charging Stations. The day will come soon when
Hybrid Cars and (EV)’s will out number the gas cars and gas vehicles in cities. People around the World have
longed for this day to come when the demand for Oil will go down. All look forward to Energizing their Cars
from the top of their own roofs through Solar Panels (PV)’s that get Free Energy from are Lord the SUN.
For More on Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles
go to
(The Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition)
The Lord’s Little Helper
Paul Felix Schott
November 15, 2011