# Distributed Power Stations EV Charging Prefabs Can Augment Grid Infrastructure By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunpods-ev-charging-station References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/prefab-solar-ev-charging-station-sprouts-in-san-jose/) & [sunpods.net](http://sunpods.net) San Jose now has SunPods Solar Plug-N-Go EV Power Station that uses a bidirectional system to deliver instant fuel to electric vehicles. The bidirectional feature allows power to be both taken from a grid-tied system or fed to the grid when demand for the power it generates exceeds demand. This type of [distributed power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-global) is an important component in long-term grid energy management. The [SunPods SP-300 EV Plug-N-Go](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vehicle-station) is a pre-engineered, pre-manufactured, pre-tested, [EV charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastcharging-ev-stations) that is ready to power-up on delivery. The only specially skilled labor needed is an electrician to make the connections. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Distributed Power Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced battery storage systems for distributed power stations that can store excess energy and release it back to the grid during peak demand. - **EV Charging Prefabs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modular EV charging solutions that can be easily installed in various locations, such as parking lots and residential areas. - **Grid Energy Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement smart grid technologies and advanced energy management systems to optimize the distribution and utilization of electricity in the grid. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and cost-effective solar power systems for distributed power stations. - **Electric Vehicle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative EV charging solutions that can charge multiple vehicles simultaneously and support fast charging. - **Smart Grid:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced grid control and monitoring systems that can dynamically adjust power distribution based on real-time demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Bidirectional Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solaredge.md) - [Scalable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epit-ultra-fast-charging-station.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [All-in-One Retailer EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewire-boost-power-pro.md) - [Pole-Mounted EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-grid.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Eco EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-and-electric-vehicle-charging-station.md)