First Integrated Solar Charging Station Installed by CESL in Ladakh

By Saur News Bureau/ Updated On Tue, Oct 11th, 2022

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The Ladakh region now has an electric vehicle charging station established by the government-owned company Convergence Energy Services Ltd. (CESL).
According to the document from CESL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) under the Ministry of Power, the Ladakh region now has a distinctive solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles.
The integrated carport in Leh was inaugurated by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur.

First Integrated Solar Charging Station Installed by CESL in Ladakh

The Ladakh region now has an electric vehicle charging station (Solar Charging Station) established by the government-owned company Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL).

CESL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) under the Ministry of Power, has established a first-of-its-kind solar-powered charging plaza for electric vehicles in the Ladakh region. The integrated carport in Leh was inaugurated by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur.

As part of the official fleet of the Leh administration, customised electric vehicles created by Hyundai Motor Company and made available through CES were also delivered.

Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO of CESL, said, “The EV carport is made up of 860 kW/hour lithium-ion battery storage and 100 kW solar PV panels. Electric buses can also be charged in car parking. Ten Hyundai Kona vehicles that have been particularly customised by CESL and equipped with battery warming technology enabling the cars to run in temperatures as low as minus 15 degrees.”

Further, he added, “We are confident that this project is the beginning of future upcoming green energy solutions in the steep terrain. We want to put in place programs for electric mobility, energy efficiency, and renewable energy that will significantly help protect the environment in Ladakh with ongoing support from the government.”