Pvillion constructs 1600W solar sail using United Solar PV laminates

April 3, 2012
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Pvillion’s newly constructed electric car charging station, located in Pflugersville, Texas, uses a solar sail with PV laminates provided by United Solar. The charging station's solar sail generates 1600W of energy.


“Pvilion's Solar Sail provides electric car manufacturers and charging station companies with a visual landmark attraction – the WOW factor – that has been missing,” said Todd Dalland, co-founder and president of Pvilion. “It promotes clean energy with enhanced design, solar panel technology and owner experience; a true game changer in the marketing of electric cars and solar panels.” 

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