Electrify America (EA) has set-up thirty solar-powered, off-grid charging stations in rural California. California is one of the states that has embraced the EV (electric vehicle), so EA's roll-out and test makes sense here. With input from users and public and private shareholders, EA located the new complimentary (yup they're free...for now) level 2 chargers at medical facilities and educational centers. Electrify America identified educational and health care institutions as ideal charging points due to high levels of traffic and extended hours of access. Locations were selected after further analyzing communities with the greatest need for charging, existing charging options and local travel patterns, among other factors. This brings EV charging to under-served areas and with the introduction of electric trucks and vans, these stations will allow further EV adoption.

“Electrify America’s mission centers around increasing access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure to meet the differing needs of drivers across a diverse set of communities and lifestyles,” said Nina Huesgen, senior manager, home and ecommerce at Electrify America. “We believe adding renewable energy to our offerings and expanding access to public charging in rural communities will help continue to spur EV adoption in the state.”

Check out the media release after the "read more" jump for charger locations and links to further information from EA. This is good news for all... Transportation Secretary Pete, forget high-speed trains for now and work on building the EV charging infrastructure and encourage EA to build more of these off-grid charging stations. And Pete, while you're at it, extend the tax rebate for EVs to incentivize further EV adoption with no sales limits. Thanks.

Source: Electrify America - Pic, media release

Media Release:

Electrify America Increases Access to Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging for Rural Californians

Thirty off-grid solar-powered charging stations now available for complimentary use in 24 cities across the state

Electrify America, the nation’s largest public ultra-fast charging network, has officially added 30 solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with two Level 2 chargers each to its network in the state of California. The off-grid, standalone chargers are strategically located throughout the Central Valley and inland areas of Southern California, intended to provide greater access to sustainable EV charging for drivers in rural parts of the state.

Electrify America’s EV charging infrastructure plans in California include a commitment to increasing access to EV charging infrastructure in rural areas of the state, to both facilitate regional travel and drive adoption of EVs in rural communities. With complimentary charging, the new solar units help combat two of the biggest barriers to EV adoption in these locations – access to public charging and affordability. The network ensured that more than half of these chargers were located in disadvantaged and low income communities, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to serve these populations.

Twenty of the 30 solar-powered charging stations are located at health care centers. With input from public and private stakeholders, Electrify America identified educational and health care institutions as ideal charging points due to high amounts of traffic and extended hours of access. Locations were selected after further analyzing communities with the greatest need for charging, existing charging options and local travel patterns, among other factors.

Ten solar-powered charging stations were deployed in coordination with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency. All thirty EV ARC™ charging stations were sourced from Beam Global (formerly Envision Solar), the San-Diego based clean tech company that manufactures the durable EV ARC™ infrastructure products in California. Onboard ARC Technology™ energy storage enables the chargers to operate at night, in inclement weather and in the event of a blackout or power outage.

For more information about the solar-powered chargers or Electrify America’s ZEV Investment plan, visit https://www.electrifyamerica.com.

Electrify America solar chargers are available to the public free of charge at the following locations (also visible on the network’s Locate a Charger page):

Central Medical Offices, 3733 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA
East Hills Medical Offices, 3700 Mall View Road, Bakersfield, CA
Ming Medical Offices, 8800 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA
Stockdale Medical Offices, 3501 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
Corona Regional Medical Services, 1840 California Ave, Corona, CA
Maldonado Park, 1601 Thomas Conboy Avenue, Firebaugh, CA
Folsom Ambulatory Surgery Center, 285 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom, CA
Folsom Medical Offices, 2155 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA
Donny Wright Park, 630 West Fresno Street, Fowler, CA
Police Department, 17051 12th Street, Huron, CA
Kerman City Hall- 850 S. Madera Ave, Kerman, CA
Lincoln Medical Offices, 1900 Dresden Dr, Lincoln CA
Manteca Medical Center, 1777 W. Yosemite Ave, Manteca, CA
City Parking Lot, 643 Quince Street, Mendota, CA
Modesto Medical Center and Medical Offices, 4601 Dale Road, Modesto, CA
Moreno Valley Medical Center, 27300 Iris Ave, Moreno Valley, CA
Orange Cove City Hall, 633 6th Street, Orange Cove, CA
Police Department, 8770 S. Mendocino Ave, Parlier, CA
Rancho Cordova Medical Offices, 10725 International Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA
City Parking Lot, Corner of H and 12th Street, Reedley, CA
Meridian Medical Offices, 14305 Meridian Pkwy, Riverside, CA
Riverside County Medical Center, 10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA
Riverside Medical Offices, 1011 Riverside Ave., Roseville, CA
Roseville Medical Center, 1600 Eureka Rd, Roseville, CA
Arden Annex Medical Center, 3240 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA
Veterans Park, S. Indianola Ave/E. Jensen Ave, Sanger, CA
Parking Lot, 1st Street/E. Front Street, Selma, CA
Stockton Medical Offices, 7373 West Lane, Stockton, CA
Temecula Medical Offices, 27309 Madison Ave, Temecula, CA
Vacaville Medical Center, 1 Quality Dr, Vacaville, CA

About Electrify America

Electrify America LLC, the largest open DC fast charging network in the U.S., is investing $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education and access. The investment will enable millions of Americans to discover the benefits of electric driving and support the build-out of a nationwide network of workplace, community and highway chargers that are convenient and reliable. Electrify America expects to install or have under development approximately 800 total charging stations with about 3,500 DC fast chargers by December 2021. During this period, the company will be expanding to 29 metros and 45 states, including two cross-country routes, delivering on its commitment to support increased ZEV adoption with a network that is comprehensive, technologically advanced and customer friendly. Electrify America’s Electrify Home® offers home charging solutions for consumers with flexible installation options. Electrify Commercial® provides expert solutions for businesses looking to develop electric vehicle charging programs. For more information, visit www.electrifyamerica.com and media.electrifyamerica.com.