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ChargeZone launches 'Project e-Dhara' to power its highway EV charging hubs with renewable energy, starting with solar and battery storage in Gujarat.
ChargeZone, a leading EV charging network operator in India, has unveiled 'Project e-Dhara' (Electrifying and Decarbonising Highways through Accelerated Renewable Adoption). This ambitious initiative aims to convert its highway charging hubs entirely to renewable energy sources.
The project is set to begin in 2025 with the first site in Dahej, Gujarat, featuring a 1 MW solar plant and a 5 MWh battery energy storage system designed for significant off-grid operation. This move directly addresses the challenge of reducing overall environmental impact, as much of India's electricity still originates from coal-fired plants.
ChargeZone plans to roll out 100 renewable-powered charging hubs along key national highways by next year, establishing a new benchmark for sustainable mobility infrastructure in India. Project e-Dhara integrates solar power, battery storage, and high-speed charging to create a truly clean energy ecosystem for both passenger and freight electric vehicles.
