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Putting carports on wheels

Innovation doesn’t always have to mean “deep tech” and new materials. In the United States, Gismo Power is working on a portable, plug-in approach to reduce the cost of PV carports and has found that regulation is its biggest obstacle. pv magazine spoke with Gismo Power CEO Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt about its approach and market potential.

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Mark Hutchins

04 Aug 2025

Gismo Power CEO Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt at SXSW 2025 after winning the SXSW Innovation Award. | Image: SXSW, Gismo Power

Can you give me a little bit of background on Gismo Power’s carport appliance and how it came about?During my undergraduate studies at New College of Florida, I was driving every day to class and parking under the Florida sun. There were EV chargers on campus, also positioned in the blazing hot sun. And I …

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