Beam Global announced on April 30, 2026 that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the company U.S. Patent No. 12,573,851, titled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System with Down‑Sun Wind Turbine.” The patent was issued on March 10, 2026 and protects a proprietary tracking system that allows a solar array and a down‑sun wind turbine to operate simultaneously without shading or turbulence interference, maximizing energy capture.
The patented technology enables Beam Global’s autonomous drone recharging system, BeamFlight, and its street‑light replacement product, BeamSpot, to harvest power from both solar and wind sources on a single platform. By integrating the two energy streams, the system delivers higher energy density and greater resilience in remote or grid‑disrupted environments, reinforcing Beam Global’s “energy resilience philosophy.” The patent also extends to a corresponding Chinese patent, broadening the company’s global intellectual‑property coverage.
Beam Global’s portfolio of renewable‑energy and battery‑storage patents has grown steadily, supporting its strategy to expand commercial and international sales while reducing dependence on federal contracts. The new patent strengthens the company’s competitive moat and positions it to capture a larger share of the growing off‑grid EV charging market. In Q4 2025, Beam Global reported revenue of $9.0 million, a 56% sequential increase, but a net loss of $27.0 million for the full year, underscoring the company’s focus on scaling its product line and diversifying revenue streams.
The market reacted positively to the patent announcement, with investors noting the potential for the new intellectual property to enhance Beam Global’s competitive position in the EV infrastructure sector. The patent’s timing and scope are viewed as a key differentiator that could drive future product development and market expansion.
"Our energy resilience philosophy focuses on generating electricity from optimal sources without relying on supply chains or centralized infrastructure such as piped, shipped or trucked natural gas, or the utility grid," said CEO Desmond Wheatley. "This latest patent further cements and defends our position as a leader in the creation of innovative and robust sources of electricity at a time when demand for electricity is increasing, as is our understanding of the vulnerability of traditional sources."
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