What is Grid-Tied EV Charging: Merging Solar Power with Electric Vehicles
Chris Langathianos • April 4, 2024

Electric vehicles, or EVs, are more popular now than ever, and they’re only going to become more prevalent on the world’s roadways in the years to come. They offer clean energy transportation, at least in theory, and several benefits beyond that. 

So, what’s the problem? Well, it has to do with electric vehicles and their dependency on the existing power grid. 

Today, we’re going to go over what is grid-tied EV charging, why it’s a problem, and what the perfect solution is. 

Let’s get started. 


What is Grid-Tied EV Charging? 


Grid-tied EV charging is one of the last problems that need to be dealt with when it comes to electric cars. While the cars themselves can run off electricity and don’t technically need the power grid, the mainstream charging method is attached directly to the grid. 

This means that even though the car is meant to be "green”, the grid is still burning fossil fuels to charge it up. In the end, that isn’t much better than just using a combustion engine. You might not be using fuel, but coal is still being burned in abundance at a power plant to send electricity through the lines and to your car. 


Unfortunately, the grid is still the most widespread power source for the majority of the world. Depending on your location, that might be because of local regulations, the cost of making major changes, or a variety of things. 


The Issue with Grid-Tied EV Charging


As we said, grid-tied EV charging means you’re still burning fossil fuels. Instead of pouring them into a gas tank, you’re burning them to generate enough electricity to fuel your car. In the US, this is offset by the use of wind, hydro, and nuclear electricity generation techniques depending on your location, but it’s still not independent from fossil fuels. 


So, the issues everyone talks about regarding petroleum are still present every time you plug into a normal EV charger. 


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What’s the Solution to Grid-Tied EV Charging? 


Luckily, there’s a solution to using the power grid, and beyond the initial purchase, it’s entirely free. You can simply use the sun. 

Solar power is easily the most common-sense answer to grid-tied EV charging, but it’s also not very practical. At least, not when the current standard is used. 

Underdeveloped solar power systems can’t possibly charge a fleet of commercial vehicles fast enough to be practical, and current solutions certainly can’t fix the issue between the grid and EV vehicles. 

However, Sunnoo has found a way to fix that problem. 


Sunnoo Brings Solar-Powered Charging to EV Car Owners Everywhere


Sunnoo is bringing solar-powered EV charging to commercial and private markets with new mobile charging systems. 

Our mobile charging systems make charging anywhere, whether that be a home driveway or a work site, to make grid-tied charging a thing of the past. 

Our mobile charging systems track the movement of the sun to keep the panel aligned and absorb light to power your vehicles. This makes solar-powered charging fast, efficient, and reliable. 

If you’re ready to detach from the grid and make the most of your EV, contact Sunnoo today. 

Sunnoo Launches Friends & Family Fundraising Campaign on Netcapital!

By Chris Langathianos • November 14, 2024
At Sunnoo, we’re on a mission to make electric vehicle charging accessible, sustainable, and truly independent of the grid. After several years of prototyping, testing, and investing over $400,000 in founder and advisor capital, we’re thrilled to announce that our grid-independent, solar-powered EV charging solution is ready for its next big leap! To make this leap, we’re launching a Friends & Family Fundraising Campaign on Netcapital, an equity crowdfunding platform designed for startups and small businesses to raise capital by offering securities to a wide base of investors. Until November 18th, early supporters can purchase shares at a special friends & family, early bird discount of $0.60 per share. After November 18th, shares will be available at the market rate of $1.00 per share. Sunnoo’s founder and Chief Technology Officer, Marty Gero, said: “It has been a long road for our product & software development, testing of componentry and iterating our solution, so we are thrilled to finally be at the point where we are ready to begin scaling the company. With the finishing touches being put on our pilot unit, we are just days away from launching our initial solution into the world. We have had many friends, family and EV drivers ask us how we could get involved, and we are now ready to extend this opportunity to help us take this to the next level. We have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of our own money and thousands of hours to get here, so this is a pivotal point in Sunnoo’s history!” Sunnoo’s pilot unit is just a couple of weeks away from completion at our New Mexico facility, and with the support of the communit, Sunnoo will soon be scaling production. Funds raised will support crucial areas like product development, skilled labor, 3rd party testing, certification, and go-to-market strategy execution. If you’re excited about pioneering a cleaner, more flexible charging future, join us by investing in Sunnoo! Visit our offering page on Netcapital for full details about our solution, the market opportunity, and how your investment will help drive Sunnoo forward. Thank you to our friends, family, and early supporters who have been with us on this journey. Together, let’s power a sustainable future for EV charging! Offering Page Direct Link: https://netcapital.com/companies/sunnoo

Sunnoo Featured on Reality TV's "The Blox"

By Chris Langathianos • October 17, 2024
Members of the Sunnoo team spent a portion of the Summer in Tulsa, Oklahoma filming season 17 of The Blox. The Blox is a reality TV show focused on entrepreneurship, created by Weston Bergmann, who is well-known from MTV's "The Real World" and "The Challenge." The show featured 96 startups that were immersed in a competitive environment, referred to as "the bubble," where entrepreneurs face challenges and tasks that test their business skills in areas like marketing, fundraising, and growth hacking. Each task helps contestants accumulate points, and the startup with the most points at the end is crowned the winner. The show combines real-world entrepreneurial education with the excitement of reality TV, providing participants with mentorship and the opportunity to grow their businesses under the guidance of successful entrepreneurs. It has aired on platforms like Prime Video and the BetaBlox app. The concept for "The Blox" was developed in the lead-up to the COVID-19 pandemic and involved strict safety measures during filming. Its creator, Wes Bergmann, was inspired by his years in reality TV and designed the show to provide both entertainment and valuable entrepreneurial lessons. It was an incredible, education experience for the Sunnoo team. Check back for updates on when Season 17 will air – likely during the Winter of 2025!!
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