Overview
- Four dual-dispenser GridLink units with integrated 215 kWh batteries are paired with a 40 kW solar canopy, delivering up to 194 kW per charger.
- The chargers support bidirectional power flows for grid services and can operate off-grid in emergencies, according to the company.
- Located on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation along Interstate 84, the site serves more than 1.7 million vehicles a year and supports drivers tackling the steep, weather-prone Cabbage Hill grade.
- NetZero Energy is credited with identifying the opportunity and providing due diligence, system design, and project management to bring the project online.
- XCharge North America says the Pendleton deployment extends its U.S. footprint to 18 states and features safety systems including thermal-runaway monitoring and pack-level fire suppression.