Gujarat: PM Modi unveils solar-powered EV charging carport at Statue of Unity

PM Modi inaugurates Solar-Powered EV Charging Carport at Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat

Date: 1 November 2024

Key Details:

• Developed by: Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under Ministry of Power
• Backed by: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Technology & Capacity:
  • Bi-facial mono-crystalline solar panels
  • 50 kWp solar capacity
  • 200 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
  • Can charge up to 10 EVs simultaneously (fast + slow charging)

Features:

• App-based EV charging and battery monitoring providing real-time updates
• 24-hour CCTV surveillance integrated with app monitoring for safety
• Driver seating & waiting area for convenience
• Supports off-grid and renewable-powered EV charging, especially in remote or grid-challenged areas

Significance:

• Promotes sustainable and clean transportation
• Demonstrates renewable energy feasibility in the EV sector
• Reduces socio-economic costs of EV infrastructure
• Aligns with India’s green energy & carbon reduction goals
  
  Updated - Nov 1, 2024 6:00 PM | https://www.businesstoday.in/