Sterling and Wilson To Launch EV Charging Infrastructure, Partners With Enel X

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) major, Sterling and Wilson will soon be entering the Indian electric mobility segment with the launch of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The company has announced its 50-50 partnership with Enel X, a subsidiary of Enel Group, innovative products, and digital energy solutions provider, to make the move into e-mobility.

This joint venture endeavors to boost the private e-mobility ecosystem by providing world-class products and software platforms to support the EV charging infrastructure build-up across the country. The joint venture between Sterling and Wilson and Enel X will be incorporated on April 1, 2021, and will start operating from the second quarter of 2021.

Speaking on their new venture, the CEO of Sterling Generators, Sanjay Jadhav stated, “As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are happy to announce our entry into the electric mobility segment through a joint venture with Enel X, providing end-to-end services for electric vehicle charging stations across India.”

Explaining how EV charging will help to fight climate changes, Sanjay added, “The quick electric charger will be a game-changer for the EV sector in the country and is in line with the national vision to combat fossil fuel pollution and associated climate change through accelerated electrification of private and public transportation as a prime lever. The JV will help create direct and indirect employment through local manufacturing and operations & maintenance services of the charging infrastructure.”

Interestingly, this is a major step for both, For SWPL and Enel X towards sustainability and a greener future that can boost India’s e-mobility ambitions. At the same time, consumers can access and benefit immensely from Enel X’s vast range of cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers.

Recounting the partnership, “This partnership represents an important step forward in our energy transition strategy. We are leading the spread of electric mobility in several global markets, including Europe and North America and we are thrilled to work with Sterling and Wilson, marking our entry into the Indian market,” said Francesco Venturini, Enel X CEO.

“We will support the JV by bringing electric mobility solutions to market that are fit for local needs, accessible, and convenient for all drivers, significantly contributing to the decarbonization of the transport sector across India and subsequently South East Asia,” he further added.