Development of the first electric charging station in Panama begins

As part of the efforts to advance towards environmental sustainability in our country, Petróleos Delta launches an innovative project that seeks to promote electric mobility in Panama, starting with the Clayton area as a pilot project with a view to expanding to other areas of the city.

 

This is the development of the first electric charging station in Panama: “Estación Delta Ciudad del Saber”, which aims to increase the number of fast chargers for electric vehicles in the area. In its first phase, it will also have the usual services of a service station to accompany the gradual transformation towards a cleaner and more efficient future, aligned with the growing use of different types of electric transportation in Panama and in the world, and meeting the demand of multiple international organizations and companies that have the mandate to transform their fleets into electric vehicles.

Committed to sustainability

The “Estación Delta Ciudad del Saber” electric charging station will have three 50 kW fast chargers, which will allow electric vehicles to be recharged in minimal time, thus facilitating their adoption. In addition, the station’s design is scalable, with the possibility of adding up to three additional charging points in the parking area and four more on the track/canopy in the short and medium term, ensuring that we are prepared for the growth of electric mobility in the area.

From an environmental perspective, the project has an Environmental Impact Study (EIA) approved by the Ministry of Environment, ensuring that all activities meet the highest sustainability standards. One of the highlights of this project is the commitment to preserve native vegetation, specifically the espavé trees found in the project area. The preservation of these trees is essential not only to maintain local biodiversity, but also to conserve the natural landscape of the City of Knowledge. Details of the preserved species include:

In addition to the chargers, the station will include a 45 kW photovoltaic system, which will provide a clean and renewable source of energy. It is estimated that this system will allow an annual saving of approximately 36 tons of CO2, contributing to a total reduction of 900 tons of CO2 over its 25-year lifespan. This effort is not only an investment in renewable energy, but also a commitment to the fight against climate change.

As part of the various sustainability initiatives that this innovative station will implement, there are innovative practices such as:

- Furniture made from recycled plastic, in collaboration with the Botellas de Amor initiative, which not only reduces waste, but also raises awareness about recycling.

- The use of recycled materials, such as gramablock, in the parking area.

- The use of LED lamps throughout the station, which improves energy efficiency and reduces electricity consumption.

- Establishment of a collection point for the collection of recycled plastics, facilitating the active participation of the community in waste management together with Costa Recicla.

- Participation in the water bottle filling program in partnership with Marea Verde.

 

The first stone towards a greener future

With the start of construction work on the electric charging station on the existing footprint, the City of Knowledge reinforces its role as an example of environmental sustainability, promoting projects aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and other global standards for a positive impact on the environment and the community. With the largest number of LEED certifications in Panama, the City of Knowledge campus has a comprehensive mobility plan and a waste management program that is a model of sustainable and responsible development in Panama and the region.