20 New Fast Chargers With Energy Storage Installed In Santa Barbara
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Electrify America recently opened a new, public EV charging station in Santa Barbara, California, with 20 fast chargers delivering up to 350 kW. The new charging station also possesses a 1.9 MW energy storage system, which is Electrify America’s largest battery system to date. The battery can be used to store electricity from solar power and during periods when there is low electricity usage.
“This large-format station showcases the next evolution of charging infrastructure, combining high-power charging with integrated battery energy storage to deliver reliable capacity at scale. By incorporating advanced storage technology, we’re able to bring Hyper-Fast charging to locations that have traditionally been difficult to serve, while making it easy for customers to integrate charging into their daily routines in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara,” said Rob Barrosa, Electrify America President and CEO.
One of the advantages electric vehicles provide is they can be run on electricity from solar power, wind power, geothermal, and hydropower. Gas and diesel vehicles can only be operated using harmful fossil fuels.
“With gas prices remaining a burden on working families, the move to electric is a matter of savings. By expanding our public charging network, we are making it easier for Californians to choose a vehicle that costs significantly less to fuel and maintain. Our legislative goal is simple: make the cleanest choice the easiest and most affordable choice for every driver in the state,” said Senator Monique Limón, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate.
The new 20-charger station is the second charging station in Santa Barbara owned by Electrify America. The new station’s chargers have CCS connectors, but some will be converted to NACS. Electrify America also has large-format charging stations in Santa Monica, San Diego, and San Francisco.
California has the most electric vehicles of all US states and the most EV chargers.
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