Native Sun and OATI partner to deploy smart EV charging across tribal nations

Native Sun Community Power Development, Inc. and Open Access Technology International, Inc. announced a partnership to expand smart electric vehicle charging infrastructure for tribal nations in the Upper Midwest, according to PR Newswire. The initiative supports clean energy adoption and prepares for future projects such as microgrids and distributed energy resources.

PR Newswire reports that Native Sun is in the final phase of its Electric Nation program and has agreements with multiple tribal nations. OATI, through its subsidiary EVolution, will provide charging hardware, software, installation coordination and long-term support. Each tribe will own its station once installed. “We at Native Sun are fighting a human health crisis on tribal lands, and we believe renewable energy and electrification can help cure this problem,” Robert Blake, executive director of Native Sun, was quoted as saying. OATI President and CEO Sasan Mokhtari said tribes “continue to drive the energy transition” by investing in electrification and resilience.