How Solar Hybrid Generators Power EV Charging Points
Date: 22/08/25
Looking on the internet and social media, you’d be forgiven for thinking that electric vehicles don’t save any emissions at all. There are endless so-called examples of electric vehicle charging stations that are being powered by diesel generators, with the keyboard warriors screaming ‘what’s the point?’.
But take a closer look, and you’ll soon see that many of these photos and videos are fakes, or at best completely misinterpreted. For example, in 2023, a video on Facebook got almost ten thousand views by claiming to show that EV charging points on the M4 were powered by diesel generators. However, this was not in fact the case, and the charging points were not even in use at the time.
Misleading posts along the same lines can be found on Facebook and debunked by FullFact.org, and similar images have appeared across the world from Canada to Austria. None of these claims are genuine, but sadly the problem of getting EV charging stations connected to genuine power sources is a very real one.
Powering EV charging points with solar hybrid generators
One of the biggest issues holding back the EV revolution in the UK is that there is often a significant delay while operators wait for their equipment to be connected to the national grid. 42.3% of the UK’s energy on the grid currently comes from renewables, fully supporting the ideas behind electric vehicles. Unfortunately, connections can be complex and expensive and demand often far outstrips supply when it comes to getting your EV charging station online.
That’s where Think Hire can step in and save the day. Our reliable, portable, renewable solar hybrid generators can be connected almost anywhere, without delays. We can help you to get your EV charging points up and running with clean, green energy, while you wait to get a more permanent connection in place.
The Solartainer Versatile can be specified in sizes up to 110kVA peak power and 45kVA inverter power, with a battery capacity up to 72kWh. For even greater power demands, multiple sets can be synchronised, so they can serve even the largest motorway EV charging array.
Unlike diesel generators, which work against the benefits of electric vehicles, solar hybrid generators tap into renewable solar power, fully supporting the environment. What’s more, when the battery becomes depleted, the back-up generator can be run on HVO, LPG or even glycerine, to maintain the environmental benefits while delivering dependable power 24/7.
EV charging for all circumstances
Think Hire can not only supply solar hybrid generators for your own EV charging array, we can also provide the EV charging points themselves. These can be used on construction sites, road and rail repairs, and a host of other sites, to provide power for company vehicles as well as electric plant and equipment, helping you to get the maximum benefit from your solar hybrid generator.
Plug and play, straight out of the box, the Think Hire EV charging points are available in single and three phase configuration, with a built in load balancing system. Access is controlled using RFID cards with remote energy monitoring via our industry leading mobile app.
The UK is working hard to build the renewable energy infrastructure needed to reach our Net Zero goals. However, with such radical changes in technology, there will inevitably be challenges along the way. With reliable, portable, temporary solar hybrid generators, Think Hire can help you meet those challenges and bridge the gaps. From providing the power for new EV charging stations, to providing the equipment for your own EV charging points on site, we’re here to get you connected to the renewable energy revolution.
To find out more about how Think Hire are supporting EV charging points across the UK, get in touch today.
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