Beam Global Expands EV Charging Infrastructure in Long Beach with Six New Solar-Powered Systems

Event summary

  • Beam Global deployed six additional EV ARC™ solar-powered EV charging systems for the City of Long Beach, California.
  • Four systems support the City’s EV fleet operations, and two are installed at Long Beach Airport for fleet charging.
  • The systems generate and store electrical energy on-site, enabling autonomous EV charging without reliance on conventional infrastructure.
  • The deployment aligns with the City’s goals to reduce costs, support fleet electrification, and reduce vehicle emissions.

The big picture

Beam Global’s expansion in Long Beach underscores the growing trend of municipalities transitioning to electric fleets to reduce emissions and operational costs. The deployment of solar-powered charging systems highlights the strategic shift towards sustainable and rapidly deployable infrastructure solutions. This move aligns with broader industry trends of electrifying public and private fleets, driven by regulatory pressures and environmental goals.

What we're watching

Deployment Pace
The pace at which Beam Global can scale similar deployments across other municipalities.
Market Demand
Whether the continued demand for rapidly deployable EV charging infrastructure will drive further growth in California and beyond.
Cost Efficiency
How the cost savings from off-grid EV charging systems will impact the adoption rate among other fleet operators.