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Surrey County Council installs pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub

3ti has completed the installation of a Papilio3 pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub at the Council Depot Centre in Merrow, Guildford, in the UK.
By James Foster June 18, 2024 Read time: 2 mins
Surrey County Council has become the second council to install Papilio3. Photo: 3ti

The Papilio3 was the perfect solution to fulfil the urgent need for EV charging infrastructure for Surrey County Council (SCC), which required an installation suitable for a compact area at the site. The Papilio3 is designed around a recycled shipping container, giving it the ability to be easily transported and lifted into place. The project not only underscored the speed, adaptability and versatility of Papilio3 for installation in space-restricted areas but also demonstrated the 3ti team’s exceptional skill in overcoming uneven terrain at the site.

SCC will use the Papilio3 to charge its growing electric vehicle fleet, which contributes to its sustainability strategy. Each charger has an installed capacity of 19.3kWp and can produce up to 18MWh of electricity in year one, equivalent to 64,343 EV miles, saving 3.6 tCO2e.

The Papilio3 combines local mains power with solar and can be installed in under eight hours. It can fast charge 12 EVs at 7, 11 or 22kW simultaneously, ideal for a range of destinations with 2-5 hour dwell times, removing the reliance on carbon-intense and costly ultra-rapid charge points.

Pre-fitted with a range of safety features, including motion lighting, CCTV and full accessibility for wheelchair users, Papilio3 can be rented monthly from 3ti. Surrey County Council has agreed a three-year hire for its Papilio3.

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