France-based EV charging station provider Rossini Energy has started selling PV carports and EV charging stations made with wood.
"We started by manufacturing 22 kW Solar Charging Carport with Douglas fir wood, sourced from French forests, rot-proof and renowned for its durability. We then combined our offering with PV carport canopies, which we now integrate almost automatically," CEO Luca Rossini said.
Simon Chouvellon, Rossini Energy business manager, claimed that by choosing wood rather than steel for a 10-person shade structure, the company avoids 10 tons of CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to the carbon emissions of an average French individual for more than a year.
Operating through vertical integration, Rossini Energy handles the design, manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance of its Solar Charging Carport without subcontracting. Among its turnkey clients are DIY chain Weldom, France Pare-Brise, and the town halls of Versailles (78) and Wingles (62). The company has also signed an exclusive contract with Kiloutou, Europe's third-largest generalist equipment rental firm and a major player in the French market, to equip its parking lots.
Rossini Energy specializes in constructing and installing parking lot canopies and EV recharging solutions, with operations across four sites in France and Italy: Angers, Lille, Saint-Étienne, and Milan.
