The first model of the solar charging station Point.One S, found at the entrance of BMW Welt in Munich, sets the tone of things to come in the United States. EIGHT GmbH & Co. KG and Zam Energy, LLC today announce plans to promote and distribute the solar charging stations Point.One and Point.One S in North America.
The unveiling of the new solar charging station Point.One S next to the BMW Welt in Munich has made international news and since its release demand in North America has been high. The Point.One S solution is a good fit for destinations who seek smart distributed resources packaged in a modern design."Smart campuses, progressive cities, and destinations have all had interest", said Christoph B. Roessner, Managing Director and founder of EIGHT. "We want to make use of the momentum in cooperation with Zam Energy who understands smart distributed resources that can become a destination and branding icon."
The solar charging stations from EIGHT enable sustainable and emissions-free e-mobility inspiring EV drivers to live the new modern urban lifestyle. Point.One is based upon a holistic approach that combines design, technology, manufacturing and process intelligence with recycling-efficient materials, smart energy storage and grid aware functionality paired with an intuitive user-interface. All this is making Point.One solar charging stations visible symbols for a new and emission-free mobility.
Smart technology innovation centers and its infrastructure using a modern design aesthetic are sought as destinations. The system enables the construction of curved "free-form" objects with planar aluminum sheets. Manipulation of its inherent elastic bending capabilities, the custom pre-cut sheets can simply be plugged into position, where they are being fixed by custom node plates. The unique production process as well as the digital and parametric product planning keep materials and energy consumption to a minimum and facilitate individual solutions that correspond with the corporate design and brand language of any customer and the layout of any environment. This integrated and sustainable approach turns the charging stations into innovative symbols for a new e-mobility.
Zam Energy gained national recognition when Principal, Erin Geegan Sharp was awarded "Champion of Change for Renewable Energy" by President Obama. As a leading North American supplier of smart distributed resources, Zam Energy is focusing on partnering with smart and sustainable campuses and public place initiatives that seek the modern design aesthetic such as stadiums, entertainment complexes, large retail centers universities and airports. Merging smart distributed resources in a high profile destination package signals to patrons that the property is ahead of its peers, and future proofing its facility as a destination to be seen at.
"A large audience and a big demand for mobility - these factors make locations very attractive for e-mobility solutions. The intended effect - acceptance and interest - can only be achieved when a charging station attracts people because of its usability and design", says Geegan Sharp. "The solar charging stations from EIGHT offer properties a big statement for modern design- unmatched in North America. EV Infrastructure design will never be the same with this solution, combining intelligent design with emissions-free e-mobility - connected to the smart distributed resources. I expect many selfies to be posted to Facebook when these stations start hitting campuses."
From now on both companies are going to execute several marketing activities and sales programs to meet the demand for solar charging stations in the US. The Point.One systems are highly modular with the ability to charge from one to up to four vehicles at a time and can be combined with different charging-standards, communications platforms and additional functions.
