SHANGHAI’S first solar power charging station for electric vehicles has begun a trial operation in Songjiang District.

Twelve charging poles supplied by over 40 rooftop solar energy panels have been installed at the station covering about 1,000 square meters on 150 Xinzhuan Highway, the city’s power supplier, the State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company said.

The solar energy charging poles, which can cater to all mainstream electric vehicle brands from both home and abroad, are expected to be widely promoted across the city and will help to boost the popularity of green energy cars, according to the company.