Entergy Mississippi has launched a new direct current fast-charging station pilot project – the first company-owned EV charging station of its kind in Entergy Corporation’s four-state service area.
Located at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, the company’s $200,000 fast charging station will serve both residents and EV drivers passing through on I-55 and nearby I-20. As EV owners use the charging station, Entergy Mississippi says it will be able to study the impact of electric vehicles on the power grid. Insights on frequency, time of day and location can help the company prepare for improvements that may be needed as power use from electric vehicle drivers increases.
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