3ti Energy Hubs has sold its solar car park construction division to Phoenix Renewables (doing business as egg). This deal will allow 3ti to quickly develop its solar electric vehicle (EV) charging hub technology, called Papilio3.
Papilio3 uses upcycled shipping containers and has 19.3 kW of built-in solar power. It requires little preparation, making it suitable for quick installation at workplaces, fleets, and locations. 3ti claims their system can install up to 12 EV charging points in one day. They have already installed Papilio3 at places like Silverstone Circuits, NHS hospitals, and police forces in the UK.
3ti will continue to work with egg because their technologies work well together, ensuring that existing customers will continue to receive service.
“This is a significant step for 3ti as we concentrate on our core strength – providing fast and dependable EV charging solutions using our patented Papilio3 technology,” said Alex Tupman, CEO of 3ti. “egg’s support from Liberty Global Europe and their expertise in clean energy make them the ideal partner for our business customers.”
“This acquisition opens the door for growth in a very important market,” said Paul Almond, Director of B2B at egg. “Car parks are a major source of energy that hasn’t been fully utilized, but it can be complicated and expensive to start. Now we have software that helps us quickly design solar car park layouts, estimate energy production and carbon savings, and combine this information with our financing options to create strong business plans in minutes.”
* 3ti’s Papilio3 platform
* 19.3 kW of integrated solar capacity
* Up to 12 EV charge points installed in a single day
* Installations at Silverstone Circuits, NHS hospitals, and police forces in the UK
| Key Feature | |
|---|---|
| Technology | Papilio3 |
| Power Source | Integrated solar capacity |
| Deployment | Upcycled shipping containers |
| Installation Time | Up to 12 EV charge points per day |
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