City of Davis Purchases Second Paired Power Solar Microgrid Electric Vehicle Charging Station for Playfields Park – A Public Access Milestone

Paired Power has announced today the successful installation of its PairTree™ solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Playfields Park (2500 Research Park Drive) in Davis. This is the second charging station that Paired Power is bringing to Davis, with its unique solar microgrid technology for free and sustainable charging to the community.

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Paired Power's PairTree™ solar-powered EV charger, located at Playfields Park. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The goal of making electric vehicles accessible to everyone requires scalable solutions that can be deployed quickly in locations where there is little to no grid power. Paired Power is proud to work with the City of Davis to expand access to solar-powered EV charging, and this project demonstrates the city leadership’s forward-thinking approach to clean energy,” said Tom McCalmont, CEO of Paired Power.

Unlike traditional EV chargers, the PairTree™ system offers several key advantages. Its solar integration enables off-grid operation, ensuring reliable charging even during power outages, and contributes to energy savings. Furthermore, the system's design allows for quick, one-day installation.

The Playfields Park PairTree features two EV charging ports and can deliver a Level 2 charging rate of up to 7.7kW for one vehicle or 4kW per vehicle for two vehicles charging simultaneously. Paired Power’s best-in-class designed-for-reliability software ensures 99.7% charging uptime.

The PairTree chargers at Playfields Park are being offered to the public free of charge. Users simply plug in their vehicles to begin charging—no apps, cards, or accounts required. However, parking at the EV spaces will be subject to the park’s two-hour parking limit to ensure fair access for all.

"The installation at Playfields Park is an exciting development for Davis," said Davis Mayor Bapu Vaitla. "This park is a central recreational hub for families and athletes, and we’re very happy to partner with Paired Power to offer free, renewable electric car charging as part of the City's clean energy initiatives. As we continue to expand our charging infrastructure, we will continue to ensure that sustainable transportation is accessible to everyone."

The installation is a part of the City’s Electrify Yolo initiative, which aims to expand public access to EV charging. The Electrify Yolo project is being spearheaded by the City of Davis in partnership with Yolo County, Valley Clean Energy Alliance, and the cities of Winters and Woodland. The project, funded by the 2018 SACOG Green Region grant, supports the expansion of EV infrastructure across the region. The new installation at Playfields Park marks another step toward reducing the city’s carbon footprint and making clean transportation more accessible to all.

About Paired Power

Trusted by cities, governments, and leading corporations, Paired Power manufactures solar-powered microgrid electric vehicle charger facilities (EVCF) that enable rapid deployment of new EV infrastructure without requiring expansions of existing grid capacity. Paired Power’s flagship product is PairTree™, a microgrid solar-powered EV charger that pairs a 4.6kW solar array with a 42.4kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide Level 2 EV charging day or night. Learn more at www.pairedpower.com.

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