eVerged and World4Solar Offer 'No-Cost' Solar EV Charging Stations

VIENNA, Va. – March 16, 2026 – North American energy technology company eVerged, in a strategic partnership with manufacturer World4Solar, today announced the launch of an all-in-one turnkey solution that integrates electric vehicle (EV) charging with solar power generation and battery storage. The collaboration introduces a novel business model that promises to allow businesses, municipalities, and other organizations to deploy this advanced infrastructure with potentially no upfront capital investment, aiming to accelerate the green transition by turning underutilized spaces like parking lots into revenue-generating energy hubs.

Beyond the Charger: A New Energy Ecosystem

The push for EV adoption, with projections of 120 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, has created an urgent need for a robust charging infrastructure. However, simply installing chargers is only part of the solution. The new partnership addresses the larger challenge: powering these chargers in a way that is sustainable, cost-effective, and grid-friendly. By combining EV charging with on-site solar generation and battery storage, the Everged Integrated Solar System, powered by World4Solar, creates a self-contained energy ecosystem.

This integrated approach moves beyond treating EV chargers as a simple amenity. Instead, it reimagines them as a core component of a facility's energy strategy. The system allows organizations to generate their own clean electricity to power the chargers, drastically reducing their reliance on the utility grid. This not only lowers electricity bills but also mitigates the strain on local power infrastructure, a growing concern as EV adoption rates climb. Furthermore, the integrated battery storage allows for energy to be stored when it is generated and used during peak demand hours, helping businesses avoid expensive demand charges imposed by utilities.

The 'Zero-Cost' Path to Green Infrastructure

A significant barrier for many organizations considering green infrastructure has been the high initial cost. The partnership directly confronts this challenge with its 'Zero Cost Integrated Solution' offering. This innovative business model leverages a combination of government incentives and a well-established financial mechanism known as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Under this model, an eligible organization can have a complete solar canopy and EV charging system installed on its property with no out-of-pocket expense. Everged and World4Solar manage the installation and retain ownership of the system. The host site then agrees to purchase the generated electricity at a fixed, often reduced, rate compared to standard utility prices. The availability of significant incentives, such as the 30% federal tax credit for solar installations provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, helps make this model financially viable for the developers.

For the host business, the benefits are immediate. They can offer EV charging as a premium amenity to attract customers and retain employees, generate new revenue from drivers paying to charge, and benefit from a revenue-sharing agreement from the moment the system is activated. This effectively turns a cost center—a parking lot—into a profitable, sustainable asset.

From Parking Lots to Powerhouses: Technology and Transformation

The technological backbone of this solution is World4Solar's modular, freestanding solar canopy systems. Products like the HelioWing and LumaPort are pre-engineered and pre-assembled, which allows for remarkably fast installation, sometimes in as little as six hours on a prepared foundation. These sleek structures are designed not only for efficiency but also for durability and aesthetics, providing a weatherproof covering for vehicles while they charge.

Each unit comes with integrated Level 2 EV chargers and can be equipped with built-in battery storage systems ranging from 8 kWh to over 70 kWh. The systems are highly scalable, capable of being deployed as single units in tight urban spaces or linked together to cover vast commercial parking lots. For locations in extreme climates, a 'Hurricane Edition' is even available, engineered to withstand Category 5 winds. This flexibility makes the solution suitable for a wide range of applications, including hotels, retail centers, corporate and educational campuses, and public recreational areas.

Everged brings its extensive experience in large-scale energy project management to the partnership, providing the crucial turnkey service that handles everything from initial consultation and site design to navigating permits, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The company's track record includes supporting over 1,000 successful projects and spearheading major deployments, such as a plan to install over 5,000 charging points in San Diego, demonstrating the expertise required to execute these complex integrations at scale.

A Vision for Business Empowerment and Energy Independence

The collaboration is framed by both companies as a move to democratize access to clean energy technology while providing tangible business advantages.

"Every organization is looking to expand their revenue potential with as little investment as possible," shared James Dion, president of Everged, in the announcement. "The Everged Integrated Solar System is an exciting offering because it goes beyond powering vehicles and drivers – it empowers businesses. Creating a solution with material operational and financial advantages plus meaningful sustainability contributions means everyone wins."

This sentiment of empowerment extends to energy control. By generating and storing their own power, organizations can achieve a new level of energy independence. This not only provides resilience against grid outages but also opens the door to participating in energy arbitrage, where excess stored energy can be sold back to the utility during peak price periods, creating an additional financial benefit.

Marc Hofer, chief executive officer at World4Solar, highlighted the broader mission. "World4Solar was founded on the principle of creating practical solutions that expand access to free and reliable energy," he commented. "Partnering with Everged to leverage our solar canopies and batteries to power EV charging, especially in locations where it might not otherwise be practical, delivers on that promise to promote energy equality."

As businesses face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices and cater to a growing market of EV drivers, this integrated, financially accessible solution represents a significant step in transforming how commercial properties interact with the new energy landscape.