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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by kenmce, Sep 9, 2024 at 6:43 PM.

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    "San Diego-based Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM) has launched EV chargers powered by solar, wind, and battery storage that replace streetlights."

    Apparently they are designed so that you can unbolt an ordinary streetlight, plug one of these into the existing base and wiring, and voila' you have an easy install with no digging up the road and no permits to pull. It is supposed to work for a while even if there is a blackout. I'm not sure how the wind energy fits in. Unfortunately it has a "proprietary integrated battery"

    Looking at how small the solar panel is up on top of the pole, I'm going to guess that the "solar" part is more symbolic than practical. I think it would take a couple of days for that panel to charge up a modern car.

    Been thinking about the circuit that runs the lights. Lights are a pretty light load and all existing setups would have wiring sized to the existing load. Add this thing in and - ?

    These solar + wind + storage EV chargers replace streetlights | Electrek
     
    #1 kenmce, Sep 9, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    It doesn't say NO permits. It says no complex permitting. If it is solar (or wind) and is connected to the grid it requires a permit because the utility has to insure that it automatically disconnects from the grid when power is out.
    I doubt many downtown city areas are going to want the wind turbines.

    Mike
     
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    I guess there's something good about this, but electric power at night is not the problem in california.
     
    #3 hill, Sep 10, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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