Santa Clara city Campbell has partnered local solar microgrid manufacturer Paired Power to deliver sustainable EV charging. The solar microgrid will provide energy for the city’s electric vehicles in its Public Works Service Centre.

Paired Power will deliver solar electricity through its pop-up solar canopy, PairTree, combined with Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers and management software from EV Connect. The installation will charge the city’s first EV truck – a Ford F-150 Lightning Pro.

The infrastructure was purchased using the resiliency grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and presents a significant opportunity for the city and its Public Works Department to integrate EVs into its Service Centre fleet.

Paired Power and EV Connect’s clean energy installation has enabled Campbell to establish its first sustainable, resilient EV charging infrastructure. Combining solar power with available grid power and battery storage, EVs can be charged night or day. The solution reduces Campbell’s dependence on the grid.

“It’s gratifying to be an EV charging provider to the city in which Paired Power was founded and has grown its made-in-America business,” said Tom McCalmont, Paired Power CEO. “We’re proud to offer Campbell a clean, resilient energy option and happy to partner with EV Connect to provide onsite EV charging to power the city’s electric vehicles.”

“We’re excited to add PairTree solar EV charging that’s truly green here at the Service Yard,” said Peri Newby, Environmental Program Specialist at Campbell Public Works Department. “This installation by Paired Power and EV Connect reflects the City of Campbell’s commitment to a sustainable future and clean energy.”

“We’re excited to work with Paired Power to supply the City of Campbell with a 100% renewable EV charging solution powered by the sun, further enhancing the city’s commitment to sustainable transportation,” said Scott Kaptur, Director of Government and Fleet Solutions at EV Connect. “Paired Power’s pioneering technology and our advanced software provide the City of Campbell with the tools necessary to develop top-tier services that drive innovation and accelerate EV charging accessibility for the city’s fleet.”