Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is setting up a network of Solar-based Electric Vehicle Chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.
The first in the series of charging stations was inaugurated by Dr A R Sihag, secretary, Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), in the presence of Atul Sobti, chairman and managing director, BHEL, at Ethnic India Resort in Sonepat, Haryana.
The project is covered under the FAME scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles in India) of DHI. The establishment at regular intervals over the entire 250 kilometre stretch between Delhi and Chandigarh would allay range-anxiety among the electric vehicle users and bolster their confidence for inter-city travel. As part of the project, BHEL has also developed a Central Monitoring System (CMS) for EV chargers with a user-friendly mobile app.
BHEL’s scope of work in the project includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply and installation of the EV charging stations along with a Central Monitoring System. Each SEVC station will be equipped with a rooftop solar power plant to supply green energy and EV chargers.
As part of its diversification initiative, BHEL has been expanding its footprints in the e-mobility business. Notably, the company has already installed DC chargers at Udyog Bhawan in New Delhi. BHEL is also executing another commercial order for installation of DC chargers across various locations in the country.
