LONDON: British designer, installer, funder and operator of Solar Car Parks (SCPs) 3ti has completed the installation of three pop-up solar car parks with integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging at the iconic Silverstone racetrack.
The Papilio3 charging hubs have been custom branded specifically for Silverstone and are in position ahead of one of the biggest weekends in British motorsport to provide sustainable EV charging for visitors and staff as part of its "Shift to Zero" strategy.
Papilio3 combines local mains power with solar panels, a battery and EV charge points, allowing businesses to deploy 12 charge points in one go.
Combining the three technologies, alongside 3ti’s smart charging and intelligent electrical load management system, offers a range of benefits, including optimising the speed and carbon intensity of EV charging and providing grid balancing.
Made using recycled shipping containers, Papilio3 is installed with just under 20kWp of solar capacity and can charge 12 EVs at 7, 11 or 22kW.
One of the three units at Silverstone will be enhanced by 1MW of energy supplied from an existing solar array on the roof of its exhibition centre.
Papilio3 was launched in May 2022 to boost the rollout of Britain’s EV charging infrastructure and help decarbonise the transport sector.
3ti said Papilio3 can be installed in less than 24 hours, requiring minimal groundwork and no new grid connection, making it ideal for workplace and destination charging.
