Powertree Services will build build 68 electric vehicle charging stations in San Francisco, US and has selected Panasonic provide engineering, construction and procurement services.
The stations are designed to be powered by solar energy to incorporate a battery storage component, and after completion the stations will not only be able to charge vehicles but it will supply solar power to tenants and provide additional power to the buildings.
The company expects to complete the construction and commence the operations of all the stations by Earth Day 2015.
Panasonic Enterprise Solutions' Eco Solutions managing director Jamie Evans said: "Panasonic is committed to driving new technologies and collaborating with entrepreneurs to help bring about renewable energy options and a sustainable future.
"Our work now will pay off in terms of future economic and other benefits for building owners, and a reduction in greenhouse gases."
When complete, the 68 stations will have an installed capacity of 6.1 megawatts of power and 2.5 megawatts of EV charging capacity.
