High-power EV charging company XCharge North America announced a new partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Arrowhead Travel Plaza to deploy four, dual-dispenser GridLink chargers powered by 40 kW of solar energy.
As part of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino enterprises on tribal lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Arrowhead Travel Plaza serves over 1.7 million vehicles on Interstate 84, a key transportation corridor.
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This new deployment in Pendleton, Oregon will not only provide Arrowhead Travel Plaza’s growing EV customer base with a fast, efficient and reliable charging experience but will also serve as the first solar + storage DC fast-charging station in the state.
This installation was made possible by NetZero Energy, which identified the initial opportunity for collaboration and provided essential services, including due diligence, system design and comprehensive project management, acting as a pivotal partner in bringing this state-first deployment online.
“We partnered with XCharge NA because they provide a grid-friendly charging solution with battery storage that seamlessly integrates with a custom solar canopy — a perfect fit for our climate,” said Tom Fine, general manager of Arrowhead Travel Plaza. “Their technology provides clear operational and economic advantages that assist Arrowhead Travel Plaza in providing a needed service for the broadening customer base.”
GridLink provides advanced bidirectional charging technology, seamless grid integration and renewable energy support, including direct integration with solar PV. The bidirectional charging technology allows power to flow back into the grid or act as an off-grid energy source, enhancing overall grid stability. This also allows GridLink to function off-grid in the event of an emergency.
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