CleanTechnica•2 months ago
90 New EV Chargers To Be Installed In Los Angeles
Key Takeaway
The rapid expansion of EV charging infrastructure in California signals a significant and growing demand for electricity, creating both challenges and opportunities for grid operators, developers, and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •California is experiencing rapid EV charger expansion, with 90 new public curbside chargers in Los Angeles, 750-800 in San Diego, and 20 in Long Beach, totaling over 860 new units.
- •This significant increase in EV charging infrastructure signals a substantial and growing demand for electricity across California, particularly at local distribution levels.
- •For developers, this presents opportunities for new generation, energy storage, and grid modernization projects to support the growing load and manage grid impacts.
- •Large power consumers should anticipate potential impacts on grid stability, local electricity prices, and the increasing need for demand-side management strategies as EV adoption accelerates.
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Article Content
There has been some great news about EV chargers in California recently. In San Diego, 750 to 800 new EV chargers will be installed, and in Long Beach 20 were just installed. Now comes the news of 90 public curbside chargers being installed too. That makes 860 or more. The ... [continued] The post 90 New EV Chargers To Be Installed In Los Angeles appeared first on CleanTechnica .