Chargeup Introduces Solar Battery Swap Station in Jaipur

Chargeup Introduces Solar Battery Swap Station in Jaipur

Chargeup, a provider of battery swapping network, has announced the launch of a solarized battery swapping station. The firm claims that this is a first-of-its-kind in India. The pilot project for the battery swapping station, launched in Jaipur, is owned and operated by Chargeup. The solarized battery swapping station has the ability to handle the charging of 140 kWh of batteries, covering 20% of the station’s total energy needs.

Equipped with advanced solar technology, the station taps into the sun’s power, synchronizing with the charging grid to direct solar-generated energy to the charging cabinet. The system, claims the firm, enables efficient battery charging without dependence on traditional energy sources.

Speaking about the initiative, Varun Goenka, Co-Founder & CEO, Chargeup, said, “Our team at Chargeup is thrilled to be the first in India to solarize a battery swapping station. My background in the solar sector has always inspired me to drive the EV ecosystem towards a 100% renewable model. By incorporating solar power into our infrastructure, we’re making strides in reducing our dependence on non-renewable energy sources and lowering the cost of providing a charged battery. This pioneering project in Jaipur is just the starting point, and we have plans to replicate this model in cities across the nation.”

Chargeup’s solarized battery swapping stations also address grid stability issues in certain regions. The implementation of solarization ensures 100% uptime during power cuts, securing a steady and reliable electricity supply. This initiative boosts the sustainability of EVs and enhances driver convenience, income, and accessibility to electric mobility solutions.

Chargeup is looking to broaden the initiative to 30 stations, covering 80% of Jaipur’s pin codes, and replicate this model in other cities, particularly in tier-2 locations. Investing in decentralized solar microgrids, Chargeup aims to power 30% to 40% of its stations with solar energy, underscoring its dedication to sustainable practices.

In 2018, Magenta Power had set up India’s first solar-based EV charging station.