Electrify America has been named to the Inc. Best in Business list within the Best in Innovation category. This recognition highlights the company’s strategic execution of its battery energy storage system (BESS) rollout. The award celebrates initiatives that delivered significant business outcomes over the past year.
Highlights
- Award Recognition: Electrify America won “Best in Innovation” for its BESS deployment strategy.
- Grid Support: The technology enables high-speed charging in areas with limited grid capacity.
- Scale: Over 170 systems are deployed nationwide, totaling 65,000+ kWh of storage.
- Capacity: BESS facilitates consistent 350 kW charging speeds for EV drivers.
Strategic BESS Implementation
The Inc. Best in Innovation category acknowledges inventions that drive meaningful results for the industry. Electrify America utilizes BESS to facilitate Hyper-Fast electric vehicle (EV) charging in grid-constrained locations. The system stores energy during low-usage periods.
It subsequently discharges that energy during times of high demand. This load-balancing capability allows the network to install Hyper-Fast chargers where traditional infrastructure serves as a bottleneck. It ensures consistent service delivery regardless of immediate grid limitations.
“Smart energy solutions can provide more charging access for more drivers,” said Rob Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. “Our BESS deployment is one example of how we pair innovation with practical challenges on the ground.”
Deployment Metrics and Impact
The network has aggressively expanded its storage footprint. Current deployment statistics include:
- Total Units: More than 170 BESS units deployed nationwide.
- Total Capacity: Over 65,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of installed energy storage.
This infrastructure reduces strain on local electrical grids. It also shortens deployment timelines for new stations. Consequently, the technology expands charging accessibility for a wider range of EV drivers.
Technical Applications: The Baker Station
BESS technology enables the delivery of an uncompromised 350 kW charging experience. A prime example of this architecture is the Electrify America station in Baker, California. This location features the company’s first megawatt-level storage system.
The site integrates 1.5 MW of energy storage with solar support and advanced controls. This supports up to 12 Hyper-Fast chargers. This hub is critical for connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas, providing reliable access in a high-traffic corridor.
About the Inc. Best in Business Awards
Inc. editors reviewed applications to identify companies with outstanding influence on their industries. The awards are open to organizations of all sizes, including public, private, and international entities.
“Each Best in Business honoree achieved a breakthrough moment this year,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “No matter what their business win looked like, their projects and initiatives had a sizable impact on their company and even on their industry at large.”
For more information, please visit inc.com/best-in-business.
About Electrify America
Electrify America LLC operates the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S. The company is investing over $2 billion in Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. This investment supports a coast-to-coast network of highway and community chargers.
The network operates in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Electrify Commercial® offers solutions for businesses developing their own EV charging programs.
For more information, visit www.electrifyamerica.com.
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