Solar-Powered Charging Stations At Chevrolet Dealerships
Friday, July 29, 2011 13:06 by Arman Barari
Chevrolet is going to install Solar-powered Charging Stations at its North American dealerships, as a platform for charging Chevy Volts and supplement dealer’s use.
Called the Green Zone initiative, it will generate electricity equivalent to 12 full vehicle charges per day and excess electricity created will help supplement the dealership’s power needs. This will make the dealerships more efficient environmentally, and also cut the costs. The project also reinforce GM’s commitment to renewable energy projects, and will excite the media as well!
American Chevrolet in Modesto, Calif., and Al Serra Auto Plaza in Grand Blanc, Mich., are the first U.S. dealerships to complete their solar charging capability by installing Green Zones on their property.
“The question isn’t whether to install a solar canopy, it’s where and how many,” said Joe Serra, president of Serra Automotive. “It’s a win for us because the electricity generated will help reduce operating costs, and it’s a win for the environment since solar power helps reduce our carbon footprint.”
Each canopy generates enough electricity for up to 4,500 charges per vehicle annually. The proof of concept for the Green Zone project is housed at the Detroit Hamtramck assembly plant, manufacturing home of the Volt.
“The beauty of this program is that there is no capital cost required from the dealership,” said Dave Halvorson, president of American Chevrolet in Modesto. “Not only do we generate the solar energy to increase our reliance on renewable electricity, but the Green Zone is a billboard of our commitment to the environment.”
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