PairTree can be used for both standalone solar power, or for microgrid renewable power with optional grid connection. It is a US-made solar canopy that combines battery storage with solar power to deliver day or night charging for electric vehicles.
As a fully resilient source of electricity, PairTree can also provide emergency backup power during grid outages and help reduce users’ dependence on the grid. A popular alternative to traditional grid chargers that use so-called brown power such as oil and takes years for permitting, deploying PairTree involves little bureaucracy, and its installation takes less than a day.
Built with durability in mind, PairTree is wind-rated up to 130 mph, which is ideal for regions with unpredictable weather patterns in regions such as South Carolina.
PairTree fits into a standard 9 x 18-foot parking space. It has no moving parts and doesn’t require ongoing maintenance like tracker solutions. The system offers both one and two Level 2 EV charging ports with the industry standard J1772 EV interface.
“Paired Power’s solar, off grid car charging technology is the ideal solution to provide resilient and clean energy for our employees who drive electric cars to work,” said Elizabeth Rhue, VP of sustainability at Sonoco. “From the simplicity and efficacy of the chargers’ functions to the sleek design, PairTree fits with the ethos of our company’s mission and dedication to sustainability.”
