What are Tesla’s new “Oasis” charging stations?
This page is translated from the original post "Qu’est-ce que les nouvelles “Oasis” de recharge de Tesla ?" in French.
- 23/10/2024 20:00
Tesla has presented a concept for more autonomous and eco-friendly charging stations called Oasis, referencing refueling in the desert.
Tesla continues to break the mold. This time with a new idea for a charging station placed in the middle of nowhere and fully autonomous thanks to its solar panels and Megapack storage batteries.
The first Tesla Oasis station, located in Lost Hills, California, along Highway I-5, is designed to be much more than just a charging station. Here are some of its main features:
- 168 Supercharger V4 charging points: These new terminals are designed to offer ultra-fast charging speeds, capable of delivering charges of up to 350 kW, thereby reducing waiting times for users.
- 11 MW solar farm: The station features a solar farm on 30 acres of land, allowing it to capture a large amount of solar energy. This is sufficient to power the charging stations directly and reduce reliance on the local power grid.
- Megapack battery system: The station is equipped with 10 Megapacks that store up to 39 MWh of energy, allowing the station to operate partially off-grid. These batteries also ensure energy stability during demand spikes or power outages.
The idea of creating charging stations powered by solar energy goes back several years. Elon Musk promised as early as 2016 that Tesla would gradually integrate solar farms into its Superchargers, but this project took time to fully materialize. The Tesla Oasis is thus a realization of this vision.
Energy autonomy and vertical integration
The Tesla Oasis is particularly relevant in areas where the expansion of the electric grid may take time or be costly. Furthermore, Tesla can expand the capacity of this station based on future demand by adding more charging points and batteries.
The vertical integration of Tesla is a key element of this project. By combining solar panel technology (Tesla Solar), energy storage systems (Tesla Megapacks), and its Superchargers, Tesla showcases its ability to control the entire energy supply chain. This not only helps reduce costs but also offers a more sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
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