With this, NHPC will have the biggest EVs fleet amongst Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India
State-run hydro power company NHPC Limited has announced that it has signed e-mobility agreements with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). Under the agreement, CESL will be leasing 25 Electric Vehicles (EVs) and supply 3 Electric Vehicle fast chargers to NHPC, including its installation & commissioning.
With this, NHPC said that it will have the biggest EVs fleet amongst Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India. NHPC had earlier leased 2 EVs through EESL in 2019.
NHPC has signed the E-mobility agreement as a step towards its commitment towards the environment and on eve of celebrating World Environment Day 2021.
A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC said, “We are glad to expand our EV fleet by associating with CESL. NHPC is dedicated towards the environment and is committed to contribute towards reducing carbon footprints in the country”. On the occasion Shri N.K. Jain, Director (Personnel), NHPC said, “The E-mobility agreement between NHPC and CESL is an important step towards reducing pollution levels and it is fitting that the agreement is being signed between two companies dedicated towards clean environment and reducing carbon emission.”
On the occasion, NK Jain, Director (Personnel), NHPC, said in the statement, “The e-mobility agreement between NHPC and CESL is an important step towards reducing pollution levels and it is fitting that the agreement is being signed between two companies dedicated towards clean environment and reducing carbon emission.”
Saurabh Kumar, Executive Vice Chairperson, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) said, “It is a well-established fact that EVs are the future. The country’s transition towards cleaner modes of transport cannot be fulfilled without mass adoption of EVs and we are delighted to have partnered with NHPC to accelerate this movement.”
A broad MoU between NHPC and EESL to explore opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Conservation measures in NHPC is also under process.
