Appalachian State University Brightfield Goes Live!

The campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC is the second UNC campus to host a Brightfield 20150714_172142Charging Station. Unveiled at the fourth annual Appalachian Energy Summit, this Brightfield Charging Station integrates a 5.4 killowatt solar array with 4 Level 2 GE WattStation chargers. The grid-tied array will generate over 30,000 vehicle miles of solar fuel annually, and the chargers can charge up to 4 EVs at one time. ASU purchased the 20150714_173810station with funds from the student-led Renewable Energy Initiative. The chargers are available for ASU fleet, staff/faculty/student, and community use.

This Brightfield Charging Station makes ASU a Solar Driven® campus, further demonstrating the institutions commitment to sustainability innovation and leadership.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *