In the latest Grid Connections episode, Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy at Pando Electric, discusses innovative outlet-based EV charging for multi-tenant facilities. These systems cut installation costs by 70% compared to traditional chargers. Nagle highlights the importance of equity, simplicity, and durability in multifamily EV charging. Pando is exploring grid stability, battery solutions, and V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology, aiming to make EV charging more efficient and sustainable. The company envisions future buildings equipped with solar and batteries, boosting property value and providing predictable costs for EV drivers.
Takeaways
1. Pando Electric offers socket-based EV charging systems for multi-tenant facilities, focusing on the underserved market of apartments and condos.
2. The partnership between Pando Electric and Peninsula Clean Energy provides incentives for EV charging outlets, leading to a 70% cost reduction compared to traditional charging stations.
3. Outlet-based charging systems offer a more equitable and affordable solution for EV drivers in multifamily housing.
4. Pando Electric's outlets are designed for long-term durability, with a lifespan of 40 years and minimal maintenance requirements. Pando Electric is exploring grid stability solutions and power management for whole building energy loads.
5. They are interested in using batteries as a reservoir for EVs to pull energy from and balance out the grid load.
6. V2G (vehicle-to-grid) is a potential future initiative, but further development and standardization are needed.
7. Pando Electric sees a future where properties add solar panels and batteries to provide EV charging, increasing property value and providing a predictable cost for EV drivers.
8. Scaling EV charging infrastructure and educating people about charging habits are ongoing challenges.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:59 Socket-Based EV Charging for Multi-Tenant Facilities
03:28 Partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy: Incentives for EV Charging Outlets
07:15 Equitable and Affordable EV Charging in Multifamily Housing
14:03 Long-Term Durability: Pando Electric's Outlet Solution
31:47 The Advantages of Tesla EVs
32:55 The Focus of Startups vs. Established Automakers
35:02 Challenges with Plug-in Hybrid Owners
36:54 The Future of EVs in San Francisco
39:53 Overestimating Daily Driving Needs
42:15 The Difference in Public Chargers in Northern vs. Southern California
46:27 The Challenges and Innovations in EV Charging
53:13 The Importance of Storing Power Locally
56:32 The Exciting Future of EV Charging and Grid Integration
58:15 Outro
Keywords
EV charging, Pando Electric, multi-tenant facilities, Peninsula Clean Energy, partnership, incentives, outlet-based charging, cost reduction, challenges, solutions, multifamily housing, equity, simplicity, durability, Pando Electric, grid stability, power management, whole building energy loads, batteries, EV charging, V2G, solar panels, property value, predictable cost, scaling infrastructure, education, mindset shift