Boost To E-Mobility Adoption: EESL Signs MoU With BSNL To Set Up Public Charging Stations Across India

The state-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for installation of public charging stations to boost e-mobility adoption across India.

Under the partnership, the 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,” said a statement released by the EESL on Tuesday (18 February).

"BSNL would be responsible for providing the requisite space and power connections for installing the charging infrastructure."

At present, EESL has commissioned 300 AC and 170 DC chargers across India.

Earlier on 30 January, the EESL had signed an MoU with the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to set up a network of Public Charging Infrastructure for electric mobility at various highways across the country.

As part of the MoU, BHEL will offer complete EPC solutions from concept to commissioning while EESL will make the entire upfront investment on services, along with the operation and maintenance of the public charging infrastructure

(With inputs from IANS)