# Electric Car-Charging Lots Powertree Service Offers Solar Power EV Charging to Apartment Complexes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-power-ev-charging References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/solar-powered-ev-charging-easy-apartment-blocks/) & [powertreeservices](http://www.powertreeservices.com/) If you own an apartment building and wish you could offer solar power EV charging but worry about the expense, you don't have to. Based in San Francisco, Powertree Services gives apartments free access to solar-powered charging of electric vehicles. Powertree Services's solar power EV charging provides a solution for those who are deterred from purchasing an [electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-infrastructure) because they do not like that they can't charge them at home or overnight. In the parking lots of large buildings, the system can be installed in many stalls, which draw their power from solar panels placed on the apartment's roof. Custom-designed for properties with multiple tenants, Powertree offers benefits to the property owners as they can create new revenue as renters pay a [subscription fee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryasaservice). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered EV Charging:** The trend of solar-powered EV charging offers a sustainable solution for apartment complexes and encourages more people to purchase electric cars. - **Charging Infrastructure Integration:** The trend of integrating EV charging infrastructure into apartment complexes provides convenience for residents and promotes the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. - **Subscription-based Charging Services:** The trend of subscription-based EV charging services provides property owners with a new revenue stream and offers affordable and accessible charging options for tenants. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the opportunity to provide solar panels and charging equipment for apartment complexes, driving the adoption of sustainable EV charging solutions. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore partnerships with EV charging service providers to enhance their property offerings and attract environmentally conscious tenants. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can leverage the demand for EV charging solutions in apartment complexes by developing innovative charging technologies and collaborating with charging service providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Pole-Mounted EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-grid.md) - [Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-cooperative.md) - [Multi-Unit Building EV-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-solution.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md)