Volta and Sun Valley Solar Bring Free EV Charging to Phoenix

Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience
Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience
October 3, 2014
3 min read
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SVSS and Volta have teamed up to bring free EV charging to Scottsdale Quarter, Ahwatukee Foothills Town Center, Paradise Valley Gateway, and Arrowhead Crossing

 

Phoenix, AZ (October 2, 2014) - Volta Industries LLC (Volta) and Sun Valley Solar Solutions announced a partnership to provide free-to-use electric vehicle charging stations to citizens throughout the greater Phoenix metro area.

Starting this October, residents will have access to a network of 100% free-to-use electric vehicle charging stations, compliments of a partnership between Volta and Sun Valley Solar Solutions. Sun Valley’s sponsored stations are located in four of the city's busiest retail centers, including Scottsdale Quarter (15037 N Scottsdale Rd), Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center (4711 E Ray Rd), Paradise Village Gateway (10655 N Tatum Blvd), and Arrowhead Crossing (7553 W Bell Rd).

“Volta’s vision is to improve cities and inspire people about the future of energy and transportation," says Scott Mercer, Volta’s Founder and CEO.

"Partnering with Sun Valley Solar Solutions makes perfect sense for us. Together, we’re providing free charging to the community and sharing the story about how easy it is to drive in sunshine daily, " Mercer continued.

Founded in 2006 by two former Intel engineers, Sun Valley Solar Solutions has grown quickly to become one of the largest Arizona-based solar panel installation companies, serving businesses and residents throughout the state.

 

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Sun Valley Solar's free Volta EV charger at Paradise Valley Gateway near Phoenix, AZ

 

“We’re extremely excited to partner with Volta and give back to those who have already taken their first steps towards a clean energy future,” commented Russ Patzer, Sun Valley Solar Solutions’ co-founder and CEO. “This partnership provides us with a unique opportunity to educate citizens about the tremendous financial and environmental advantages of solar energy here in the Valley of the Sun.”

Volta is a rapidly growing network of ad-sponsored electric vehicle charging stations. By partnering with forward-thinking companies such as Sun Valley Solar, Volta leverages advertising to help communities adopt a more sustainable means of transportation. These growing partnerships have helped build Volta’s free electric car charging networks in Hawaii, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.

Metrics

  • Stations provide an average of 11 hours of use per station, with a range of 20-25 miles of range per hour
  • 65 stations are currently installed in Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, with plans for 500 stations nationwide in the next year
  • Stations have given away more than 1,000,000 electric miles and offset 300,000 gallons of gasoline to date

About Sun Valley Solar Solutions
Since 2006, Sun Valley Solar Solutions has provided clean solar energy for residents and businesses throughout Arizona. The Chandler, Arizona-based company is accredited as a SunPower Elite Dealer by SunPower Corp., the world's leading manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. Sun Valley Solar Solutions is also accredited and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, has won the Angie's List Super Service Award, is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association, the Electric League of Arizona, the Arizona Solar Industries Association, the U.S. Green Building Council, and is an active member of LOCAL FIRST.

About Volta Industries
Founded in 2010, Volta Industries partners with forward-thinking companies to build free electric car charging networks for cities across America. Starting in Hawaii, Volta is expanding throughout the Southwest, including in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Volta's proprietary business model is the first of its kind worldwide, paving the way for Volta to be named Hawaii's Innovative Company of the Year in 2012 and Best in Small Business in 2013. For more information about Volta, please visit www.voltacharging.com.

About the Author

Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience

Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience

After working in technology marketing throughout the Pacific Northwest and Silicon Valley for more than 20 years, Kyle opted to follow his heart and focus his talents in solar energy.

As the head of Marketing at Sun Valley Solar Solutions, Kyle works hard to demystify the ever-changing solar landscape in Arizona and across the country. He especially enjoys helping people separate fact from fiction by presenting solar transparently and accurately, rather than relying on hype or deceptive marketing tactics that are far too common with some solar companies.

When not touting the benefits of solar, encouraging his friends to opt for paper over plastic, or growing his own vegetables, Kyle is generally found hiking with his pointer Bravo or preparing a home-cooked meal for friends.

“If you truly understand how solar works it’s easy to see through the gimmicks. The opportunity for savings is very real when you have the correct information”