Share this article Share this article MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As public transit fleets evaluate bus electrification to meet zero-emission goals, costly and lengthy construction timelines can hamper deployment. To meet this need, Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. The field-tested solution, enabled by the patent-pending Pantograph In-Depot Equipment (PIDE) Canopy Mount, allows fleets to reduce the cost of EV charging while leveraging renewable electricity. The patent-pending Pantograph In-Depot Equipment (PIDE) Canopy Mount allows fleets to reduce the cost of EV charging while leveraging renewable electricity.