ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,508,931, issued on Dec. 30, was assigned to NETZERO V2G TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Fort Washington, Pa.).
"Solar-energized electric vehicle charging" was invented by Paul Harriman Kydd (Lawrenceville, N.J.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention embodies a system and a method for charging electric vehicles comprising, a solar canopy over selected parking spaces, and control equipment and software to maximize the use of solar energy, minimize demand charges and allow for ancillary services to the grid. The capacity of the solar canopy is such that it is capable of providing the energy needed to operate the vehicle both for commuting and for ...