Distributed Energy Resources, Commercial, Solar  -  May 3, 2024

Anaheim Transportation Opens Solar-Powered EV Charging

The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) in California opened its solar-powered EV charging hub, “The Charge,” that will provide charging for its fleet of 80 battery electric buses. 

ATN’s charging depot is the first to be commercially available and covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA).

This PPA brings predictability to ATN’s budget, reduces exposure to high rates and maximizes EV savings. ATN estimates the solar-powered EV charging facility will help save $4.8 million in fuel over 20 years as compared to liquid natural gas or compressed natural gas and reduces Anaheim’s criteria air pollutant and GHG emissions by 4.3 metric tons or over 9.4 million pounds.

“Over twenty years ago, ATN set out on an ambitious sustainability journey to electrify our fleet. This goal was driven by our desire to improve the region’s air quality, address congestion, and assist with job growth in the region,” said Diana Kotler, CEO, in a statement. “ This is a paradigm shift in public transit which will provide resilient, efficient, and sustainable public transit in the region.”

ATN worked with bp pulse to lead the design and construction of the charging depot, which will provide real-time monitoring of the EV charging operations such as coordination with the solar and battery components to optimize energy usage.

REC Solar designed and coordinated the installation of a 514 kW solar canopy covering the charging area, providing 25% of ATN’s total expected energy consumption. 

REC Solar will own, operate and maintain the solar canopy, and bp pulse will manage and maintain the charging system and infrastructure for a fixed rate over the life of the 20-year agreement. 

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