Powering Greenlane Infrastructure: Custom Switchboard Solution for EV Charging

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Overview

Lake Shore Electric (LSE) was selected as the low-voltage equipment supplier for Greenlane Infrastructure’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging location in Colton, California. This project required a robust, reliable, and customized electrical solution to support the high demands of EV charging infrastructure while adhering to strict safety and performance standards. Greenlane Infrastructure LinkedIn Post

Challenge

The Greenlane Infrastructure project demanded a low-voltage switchboard capable of supporting high-power EV charging stations while meeting stringent UL 891 standards. Key challenges included:

  • Limiting fault current on each feeder to under 10KAIC to comply with charger manufacturers’ UL listings.
  • Ensuring ease of installation and maintenance to minimize downtime and streamline onsite assembly.
  • Providing a resilient solution with both modern Ethernet-based controls and traditional relay logic for local maintenance simplicity.
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Solution

LSE delivered a customized R Series rear-connected UL 891 switchboard tailored to Greenlane’s unique requirements. The solution incorporated:

Advanced Circuit Protection: The R Series switchboard featured electrically operated circuit protection with a dual-control system, integrating Ethernet-based controls for remote monitoring and traditional relay logic for simplified local maintenance.
Fault Current Limitation: The switchboard was engineered to limit fault current on each feeder to under 10KAIC, ensuring compliance with the charger manufacturers’ UL listings and enhancing system safety.
Structural Steel Base: To simplify onsite installation, LSE provided a structural steel base that allowed all units to be pre-installed and tested at the factory. This design enabled the switchboard to be offloaded directly from the truck to the piers, allowing contractors to begin cable pulls the following day.

How Was The Solution Implemented?

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Implementation

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Results

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Results

The deployment of LSE’s R Series switchboard at the Colton, California site delivered significant benefits:

  • Streamlined Installation: The pre-assembled structural steel base reduced onsite assembly time, enabling rapid deployment and minimizing project delays.
  • Enhanced Safety and Compliance: The fault current limitation ensured compliance with UL standards, protecting equipment and reducing risk.
  • Operational Resilience: The dual-control system provided flexibility for both remote and local maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and ease of operation.

This successful implementation solidified LSE’s role as a trusted partner in supporting the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, delivering innovative solutions that meet the demands of modern energy systems.

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Conclusion

Lake Shore Electric’s customized R Series switchboard provided Greenlane Infrastructure with a reliable, efficient, and compliant electrical solution for their EV charging station in Colton, California. By addressing the project’s unique challenges with innovative design and streamlined installation, LSE demonstrated its commitment to powering the future of sustainable infrastructure.

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