Infinite Renewables has developed one of the first Electric Vehicle (EV) wind turbine-powered charging stations in the UK.
The ultra rapid charging system at Tafarnaubach, Tredegar, offers discounted green energy direct from the turbine to the car.
Unlike conventional charging stations that run off the grid and have a blended electricity source, the new charging points are powered by green energy when the turbine is turning.
Using renewable energy also enables Infinite to offer lower charging costs to users, it said, adding that the new charging station is very competitive when compared to normal ultra-rapid charging which is around 80p per kWh.
The turbine-powered charging station relieves capacity pressure from an increasingly stressed grid network. It also increases the revenue yield from an existing operating renewable asset and it provides substantial savings to the EV charging public with discounted unit costs for the power, the firm said.
Andrew Crossman, Director at Infinite Renewables, said:
“The wind turbine-powered ultra rapid charging station at Tafarnaubach, Tredegar, is a transformative project that heralds the future of EV charging across the UK. Infinite is very proud to be at the forefront of this renewable energy innovation which offers motorists a greener, cleaner charging solution at lower cost.”
Infinite is in the process of developing additional Renewable EV charging opportunities using multi-technology generation such as wind and solar.
