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<\/a>The MOU follows Zero Carbon Charge\u2019s trip to China at the end of last year to source products to establish its completely off-grid national charging network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This trip was the culmination of a long development process with their partners. Once completed, this network will be a first for South Africa and the rest of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 480 kW liquid-cooled supercharger systems supplied by Magic Power and Greencore Energy Solutions will seamlessly integrate with the solar PV generation and battery storage at each of the 120 charging stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government\u2019s own draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 has shown that South Africa\u2019s national predominantly coal-fired grid will not be able to cope with the demands imposed on it by the mass charging of EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To stabilise the grid and end load shedding faster, prioritisation must be given to the roll-out of off-grid powered EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, if South Africa is to reach its global emissions targets, it is essential that renewable energy (and not electricity sourced from coal) is used to power EVs: an EV charged with Eskom\u2019s coal-fired electricity emits 5.3 metric tonnes of carbon emissions in a year whereas a petrol vehicle, on average, emits 4.4 metric tonnes of carbon emissions in a year if driven over the same distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cZero Carbon Charge looks forward to working with its commercial partners and government stakeholders to provide catalytic solutions for the adoption of EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are proud to help position South Africa as a global frontrunner in the move towards cleaner EV energy sources,\u201d added Andries Malherbe, Co-Founder and Director of Zero Carbon Charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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