To travel 100 miles, the average EV requires the same amount of electricity an average American home uses
each day to run appliances, computers, lights, heat and air conditioning, according to Pew Research. With 80 percent of car charging happening at home, leveraging solar power to charge an EV — rather than powering it with energy generated
from fossil fuels — is more environmentally friendly, reduces strain on an already taxed grid, and can help homeowners reduce electricity costs.
For
SunPower customers interested in installing a Wallbox charger, SunPower will assess the user’s home and electrical system to ensure it is compatible with home EV charging. Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus chargers come with a standard J1772 EV plug,
an app allowing scheduled charging, and power sharing for two or more chargers with adjustable current output, making them a fit for all EV models.
As a
preferred installer for Wallbox, SunPower expects to provide EV charging station installation services for Wallbox customers in regions where SunPower has installers and plans to expand its installation capacity in North America. EV charging
customers without solar will also have the opportunity to add solar or storage to their homes through SunPower.
SunPower and Wallbox are currently
exploring options for developing products and experiences to further integrate solar power with EV. Current discussions include backup power solutions and incorporating Wallbox’s pioneer bi-directional
charging technology into SunPower systems.
“Making charging at-home easier and less expensive has always
been core to Wallbox’s vision. Our alliance with SunPower will further enable us to achieve this goal and support rising EV adoption,” said Enric Asunción, Wallbox CEO and co-founder.
“Combining EV charging with solar power is the natural next progression for our two industries and will make EV’s even more sustainable, not only benefiting our consumers but the planet.”
SunPower plans to begin installing EV chargers for new customers in Southern California this fall; the company expects to expand its offering to additional
regions and states throughout 2021. To learn more about adding EV charging to your solar or installation, visit sunpower.com/wallbox.
About
Wallbox
Wallbox is a global company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy in the electric vehicle industry. Wallbox creates smart
charging systems that combine innovative technology with outstanding design and manage the communication between vehicle, grid, building and charger. Wallbox offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential,
semi-public and public use in more than 60 countries. Founded in 2015, with headquarters in Barcelona, Wallbox’s mission is to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles today to make more sustainable use of energy tomorrow. The company
employs over 500 people in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
For additional information, please visit www.wallbox.com.
About SunPower Headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) is a leading Distributed
Generation Storage and Energy Services provider in North America. SunPower offers the only solar + storage solution designed and warranted by one company that gives customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency during power
outages while providing cost savings to homeowners, businesses, governments, schools and utilities. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.