Electric Vehicle Charging | Midwest Renewable Energy Association

ABB Fast Charger

ABB Terra 53 DC Fast Charger
The fast charger is equipped with a CHAdeMO connector as well as a CCS connector. The charger can provide up to 50 kW of power but generally runs around 35 kW. This fast charger has been made possible with support from Alliant Energy, ZEF Energy, ABB, Dairyland Power, and ClipperCreek.

Location: 7558 Deer Road, Custer, WI 54423. The charging station is located directly in front of MREA’s main office building under the west end of the Solar Carport.

Cost: Payments will be accepted through GreenLots registration. Once registered you can activate your charge at the machine by scanning the machine’s QR code with the GreenLots app OR by scanning your GreenLots RFID card. For information about charging during The Energy Fair please visit www.TheEnergyFair.org/Clean-Transportation-Show

Tesla Owner’s Notice: To connect you must provide a conversion from either CCS or CHAdeMO!

Tesla Charging Station

Level II, High Power Connector up to 19.2 kW
This Tesla destination charger is hardwired to a 100-amp breaker so, it can provide electricity up to 80 amps at 240 volts. Here is a link to the Tesla charging calculator.

Location: The charger is mounted on the south side of the western main support of our 19.44kW Solar Carport.

Operation: Simply plug in and ensure the light streams green.

Cost: Free or consider donating to MREA.

ClipperCreek Charging Stations

Level II, HCS40R, 7.7 kW ClipperCreek Charging Stations
The MREA offers seven ClipperCreek Charging Stations hardwired to a 40 amp breaker they provide up to 30 amps at 240 volts AC. The chargers are capable of charging about 7.2 KW. Please refer to the online charging chart to estimate charging times. Use the HCS-40 model number to reference chart.

Location: The chargers are located directly in front of our main office building, in an east to west line under the Solar Carport. A rogue charger is located on the east side of the “mini” carport.

Operation: Simply plug in and ensure the light streams green. The rogue charger requires you to press the start/stop button.

Cost: Free or consider donating to MREA.
For information about charging during The Energy Fair please visit www.TheEnergyFair.org/Clean-Transportation-Show

MREA Solar Canopy Case Study

In 2018, with generous support from MREA Members, donors, and partners, we achieved our Driving on Sunshine campaign goals and installed a new solar canopy and PV + EV Demonstration at our headquarters in Custer, WI. The solar canopy houses a variety of electric vehicle chargers open to the public year round—all powered by sunshine.

View the MREA Solar Canopy Case Study.

View drone footage of the Solar Canopy installation, courtesy of Poly-Tex, Inc.