Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the installation of public charging stations to boost e-mobility adoption across India.
Under the partnership, EESL will set up public charging stations in 1,000 BSNL sites in a phased manner on a PAN India basis. EESL will make the entire upfront investment on the services pertaining to the MoU, along with the operation and maintenance of the charging infrastructure by using qualified personnel. BSNL would be responsible for providing the requisite space and power connections for installing the charging infrastructure.
Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director, EESL said, “Building a strong supporting EV infrastructure is key to cultivating consumer confidence in EVs and would significantly enhance consumer convenience and reduce the range anxiety as well. We are glad to partner with BSNL for synergistic action on setting up public charging infrastructure and services across India.”
EESL has commissioned 300 AC and 170 DC chargers across India. Till date, 66 public charging points are currently operational in Delhi NCR. EESL has signed MoU/Agreement with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Noida Authority, Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (CMRCL), Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRCL), Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Commissioner, Director of Municipal Administration (CDMA), New Town Kolkata Development Authority and Kalinga University Raipur (Chhattisgarh) for development of public charging stations in their respective areas.
