by Ucilia Wang, Giga OM | January 1, 2012

Giga OM takes a look at solar trends in 2012, including solar installers such as REC Solar that are working with automakers to make electric car charging stations available to customers.

Solar-powered charging stations expand the economic benefits of EV ownership, while enhancing the environmental and energy savings benefits.

Looking ahead to a transportation system free from dependence on fossil fuels, REC Solar is helping provide customers with end-to-end solar EV charging systems that will enable electric cars to literally run on sunshine.

The ultra-sustainable intersection of solar and EV industries means greater reduction of greenhouse gases and independence from fossil fuels -– while at the same time delivering economic benefits to drivers.

The cost of driving a solar-charged EV may be 66 percent less than a gas-powered car, according to a recent study by GTM Research.