Aspen, CO – December 16, 2024 – Colorado-based Skyhook Solar announces the launch of a
new D6 Solar Station at the Aspen Community School. Skyhook’s state-of-the-art
solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging solution, developed in collaboration with
Toronto-based SWTCH Energy and global innovator LG Electronics, will enhance the school’s
EV charging capacity and demonstrate the critical role solar energy can play in charging EVs at
multi-unit dwellings and workplaces.
While Skyhook’s headquarters and assembly plant are now located in Grand Junction,
Colorado, Skyhook has deep roots in Woody Creek. A Skyhook Solar Station has provided EV
charging via a single port for nearly four years at the Aspen Community School. With the
replacement of that Skyhook prototype with a new D6 Solar Station, built around SWTCH’s
advanced software and LG’s award-winning EV charger technology, EV drivers on the school
staff will be able to charge two electric vehicles simultaneously and replenish commute
mileage day after day.
“This project represents a substantial upgrade—and it's a testament to Skyhook’s commitment
to sustainability and innovation,” said Daniel Delano, CEO of Skyhook Solar. “With LG’s
cutting-edge charging hardware and the software of SWTCH integrated with ours, we’re
laying the groundwork for cleaner, more resilient EV charging infrastructure to serve EV drivers
who cannot charge at home.”
A Holiday Present to the Future
As the Aspen community gathers to celebrate the holidays, it is Skyhook’s hope that this new
Solar Station serves also as a reminder that the technologies to ensure a cleaner, brighter
future exist. “We must all do what we can to phase out the use of fossil fuels by electrifying
transportation and by every means possible,” said Delano.
According to recent data provided by SWTCH Energy, approximately 30% of households in the
United States and 40% of households in Canada lack access to home EV charging. This
underscores the importance of expanding public and workplace charging infrastructure to
ensure the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and support the transition to a more
sustainable future.
The new Skyhook Solar Station features advanced solar and battery technology, enabling EVs
to be charged seamlessly and sustainably at variable Level X ™ speeds . Equipped with LG's
Level 2 EV chargers, the Skyhook Solar Station offers a resilient and efficient charging solution.
With SWTCH-integrated software, smart charge management enables optimal energy use and
a smooth charging experience for users.
Industry veteran Dennis Carter, LG Electronics USA’s head of EV charger sales, called the
collaboration with Skyhook and SWTCH in Colorado “a great opportunity to demonstrate how
sustainable solutions can enhance community spaces and workplaces.”
About Skyhook Solar
Skyhook Solar specializes in modular, solar-powered EV charging solutions designed to meet
the needs of communities, businesses, and municipalities. With Level X ™ charging of EVs and
ebikes, Skyhook Solar delivers innovative and sustainable solutions to the future.
About LG Electronics
Global innovator and smart life solutions provider LG Electronics is one of the fastest-growing
EV charger players in the United States. Bringing reliable and innovative hardware solutions to
the EV charging industry, LG assembles its charging systems in Fort Worth, Texas.
About SWTCH
SWTCH is a leading provider of EV charging solutions, with over 15,000 chargers connected to
our network across North America. Their advanced software platform enables seamless
integration and optimized energy management, empowering businesses to efficiently scale and
manage their EV infrastructure.
For more information about this project contact amber@skyhooksolar.com or
jill@skyhooksolar.com , Tom.Kasper@SwtchEnergy.com , and kim.regillio@lge.com