MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As
public transit fleets evaluate bus electrification to meet
zero-emission goals, costly and lengthy construction timelines can
hamper deployment. To meet this need, AMPLY Power is working
with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet
electrification offerings, including the first commercially
available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle
charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA)
leasing and financing model. The field-tested solution, enabled by
the patent-pending Pantograph In-Depot Equipment (PIDE) Canopy
Mount, allows fleets to reduce the cost of EV charging while
leveraging renewable electricity.
AMPLY CEO Vic Shao is introducing
the new solution at Greenbiz' VERGE Electrify virtual
conference today, Wednesday, May 26,
2021, at 11:30 am PT as a part
of the innovation showcase. Companies that have collaborated on
this offering will present in a panel afterwards at the AMPLY
virtual booth starting at 1:15 pm
PT.
"Solar PPAs and managed charging can help fleet operators
double-down on the cost savings that electric vehicles already
deliver compared to diesel. Solar power generation is usually
an afterthought, and we developed this unique solution after
witnessing transit agencies struggling with the costs associated
with developing an overhead charging system," said
Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY Power.
"Unlike diesel prices, electricity rates can fluctuate wildly
throughout the day, sometimes by as much as 400%, making it
impossible to 'time the market' and potentially wiping out EV
savings. By combining overhead charging with a fixed rate of power,
we are helping fleets bring predictability to their budgets and
reduce their exposure to high rates."
Once built and installed in a depot, AMPLY Power and Duke Energy
Sustainable Solutions will manage the solar charging and
maintenance operations via a PPA, a common financing model used in
the commercial solar industry. The solar and charging agreements
extend 20 to 25 years and offer a fixed rate of power with no
upfront capital expenditures.
"Our collaboration with AMPLY goes beyond solar carports with
overhead chargers," explained Dan
Alcombright, Managing Director of Growth Implementation at
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. "We are committed to supporting
fleets in reaching their zero-emission targets, while incorporating
more resiliency into their operations and reducing their energy
costs for charging."
The full offering includes all aspects of EV charging
infrastructure and solar carports, as well as AMPLY's
Charging-as-a-Service support model. AMPLY simplifies the
transition to EVs for fleets by assuming end-to-end responsibility
for all vehicle charging needs, from cloud-based system design to
installing local site controllers. The company's proprietary
back-end software, OMEGA™, and operational methods enable fleets to
drive utility costs down by optimizing EV charging and other energy
use at both public and private depots. This process maximizes
existing electrical capacity to avoid costly utility service
upgrades when possible.
Teichert, a civil and structural engineering and construction
firm founded in 1887 (one of the oldest in California), is the design builder of the PIDE
canopy mount and solar carports. Customized canopies are designed
to complement a variety of parking configurations within a depot
and across multiple sites. This maximizes the available
parking area while minimizing the impact on site functionality.
The PIDE-enabled system was field-tested during a demonstration
in Lancaster, California in March
of this year. The demonstration used a BYD K9 transit bus, equipped
with overhead charging, and a Schunk Transit Systems SLS 301
pantograph DC fast charger.
AMPLY Power has partnered with several transit agencies to
support their transition to electric, including Tri Delta Transit,
Solano County Transit, and the Anaheim Transportation Network.
AMPLY recently joined forces with the California Mobility Center to
accelerate the transition to e-mobility throughout California and was also named on the 2021
Global Cleantech 100 list for the second year in a row.
About AMPLY Power
AMPLY Power is a comprehensive
electric vehicle charging and energy management provider for fleets
operating trucks, buses, vans and light-duty vehicles. Our
intelligent charge management software, OMEGA™, optimizes charging
for lowest cost energy, while offering improved resilience and
reliability, all in a user-friendly dashboard. Paired with our
Charging-as-a-Service model, our vehicle and charger agnostic
approach allows us to handle all the details of charging a fleet's
EVs, guaranteeing performance and dramatically reducing upfront
capital. To learn more about AMPLY, please
visit www.amplypower.com or LinkedIn and follow @AMPLYpower on
Twitter.
About Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions
Duke Energy
Sustainable Solutions is a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke
Energy (NYSE: DUK) – a Fortune 150 company and one of the largest
energy holding companies in the U.S. – headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a leader in sustainable
energy, helping large enterprises reduce power costs, lower
emissions and increase resiliency. The team provides wind, solar,
resilient backup power and managed energy services to over 1,000
projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more
than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy. Visit Duke
Energy Sustainable Solutions and follow on LinkedIn and YouTube for
more information.
Media Contact for AMPLY Power
Technical Communications
for AMPLY Power
Lisa Ann Pinkerton
Ph. 408-806-9626 Ext. 9626
lisaann@technicacommunications.com
Media Contact for Duke Energy Sustainable
Solutions
Jennifer Garber
24-Hour 800-559-3853
Jennifer.Garber@Duke-Energy.com
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