Bowie, Md., Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and services, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Create Energy, a Tennessee-based renewable energy company, to deliver next-generation energy management products and solutions. This alliance enables customers to integrate their energy assets through a centralized platform.
The collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to offer a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for renewable energy solutions specifically tailored to the commercial and industrial (C&I) market. By offering a unified solution, the collaboration reduces overall project costs through streamlined procurement and integration, reducing administration and logistics costs, while leveraging the efficiencies of both companies’ technologies. This includes leveraging Create Energy’s range of products and services, including solar modules, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, switchgear and EPC services.
Companies in supply chain logistics, convenience store management, automotive, commercial real estate and other sectors can now seamlessly integrate Blink Chargers into Create Energy offerings.
“At Blink, we value creating a best-in-class customer experience, so it was only logical to take our customer relationships to the next level of convenience and partner with Create Energy to provide a comprehensive renewable energy offering,” said Jim Nemec, Chief Revenue Officer of Blink. “This innovative collaboration with Create Energy will provide customers with state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging infrastructure coupled with Create’s product ecosystem. This is an example of how two like-minded organizations can come together in a symbiotic way to challenge the renewable energy status quo.”
Dean Solon, Founder, CEO and President of Create Energy, stated, “This collaboration between Create Energy and Blink is breaking new ground for the industry and leaving legacy technologies behind. Two fearless U.S. renewable energy companies are joining forces to deliver cool, next-generation microgrid solutions. The EV sector is hungry for innovative American-made technologies, and Create’s proprietary NanoGrid solution is transforming renewable energy C&I projects. With this alliance, customers will benefit from peak reduction and energy independence by using Blink’s best-in-class chargers and Create Energy’s products. This is another rocket we are launching into the renewable energy space.”
The companies have already begun deploying their products and integrating their solutions to C&I customers, including leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
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About Create Energy
Based in Portland, Tennessee, Create Energy is a US-based renewable energy company founded by visionary CEO and President Dean Solon. Create Energy is committed to revolutionizing the cleantech industry and laying the foundation for US-based renewable energy manufacturing. Product offerings range from transformers, switchgear, PV, BESS and EV solutions to complete turnkey EPC services.
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and services, enabling drivers, hosts and fleets to easily transition to electric mobility using innovative charging solutions. Blink’s core products and services include Blink’s EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV chargers and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for deployment in numerous site types, including parking lots, multifamily and condominium buildings, workplaces, healthcare/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, car dealerships, hotels, mixed-use urban sites, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets and transportation hubs. For more information, visit blinkcharging.com.
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Create Energy Media Contact
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