India's First Solar-powered Station Unveiled in Jaipur By Chargeup

• Published On: 20 July 2023
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Platform for Finance, Network, and Technology ChargeUp announced on Wednesday the launch of the country's first solar-powered battery switching facility for electric vehicles. Beniwal Kanta, Chungi Circle, Ramgarh Mod, Jaipur is the location of the station. The pilot initiative intends to metaphorically transform the Pink City into a Green one. Its purpose is to make battery charging possible without relying on existing energy sources.

ChargeUp launched India's first solar battery swap station in Jaipur. The battery swapping station is outfitted with innovative solar technology, allowing it to tap into the Sun's energy and synchronize it with the charging grid, directing solar-generated electricity to the charging cabinet. The station can charge 140 kWh of batteries, which accounts for 20% of the station's overall energy requirements.

A solar-powered system will also help to address grid stability difficulties in some areas, since it will provide uninterrupted power during power outages as well as a consistent and predictable electrical supply. This program also aims to improve EV sustainability and accelerate electric mobility. Furthermore, the solar power plant will reduce the additional CO2 emissions produced by existing battery charging techniques.

ChargeUp intends to expand the project to approx 30 more stations in Jaipur, covering 80% of the city's pin codes. It intends to replicate this strategy in other cities, particularly Tier-2 regions, in the future. The corporation intends to power 30% to 40% of its stations with solar energy by investing in localized solar microgrids.

Many firms in this area are betting big on the battery swapping strategy to hasten the transition to electric transportation. It is being marketed as a more environmentally friendly alternative to EV charging stations. The former enables for battery replacement in seconds while also lowering the risk of battery fire. A solar-powered battery switching strategy appears to be much more efficient in terms of lowering CO2 emissions.