The atmosphere was electric at Geni.Energy’s electric vehicle charger launch, and there was plenty to be excited about as Narrabri welcomed the EV charging station to Barwan Street.
The Geni.Energy community EV charger drew the community on May 16 to Tiemens Creative and Harvey IT’s new offices, which will house the solar-powered charging station.
Along for the ride was Solar Citizens’ Electric Ute Roadshow, which pulled up for the official opening with the first commercially available EV ute in Australia and received the first official zap.
When Geni.Energy entered a competition to win a donated EV charging station from Italian solar Tec company Fimer, they thought they were just one of many applicants.
But to Fimer, Geni.Energy’s application explaining the benefits of installing an EV dock in a regional town was one-of-one.
Fimer country manager Jason Venning said, “Geni.Energy’s application was a standout.”
“They were very passionate about promoting renewable energy usage in regional areas, and we’re interested in expanding there too.”
Geni.Energy’s managing director Sally Hunter is at the helm of the not-for-profit renewable energy consultants who are passionate about creating new investment and employment opportunities through the “full electrification” of regional areas.
When they needed a place to put their EV-charging dock, they wasted no time seeking a like-minded partnership in the area, leading to the obvious choice of Tiemens Creative and Harvey IT’s office space.
“EVs are the future of transport and regional areas like Narrabri could really benefit from these charging stations,” said Mrs Hunter.
“The demand for EV charging docks in Narrabri is growing, especially for tourists who are passing through.
“We don’t want them detouring their journey because they can’t charge their cars in town.”
Rebecca Reardon of NSW Farmers also helped open the event and said, “This is a great collaboration, and we fully support the renewable electrification of our nation.”
“NSW Farmers wants to develop more policy for tech and infrastructure and continue investment in rural Australia.
“Farmers could really benefit from EVs; they drive longer distances, are happy to see beyond diesel and carbon but need technology that is affordable.
“We want to embrace new technologies while they are at the forefront, and we don’t want regional areas to be left behind like they were with telecommunications.”
Solar Citizen representative Ajaya Haikerwal spoke about the $71 million in savings that delivering fuel-efficient cars could bring to North West NSW in five years.
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