New Delhi: Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), on June 5, the World Environment Day, entered into agreements and MoUs with the governments of Goa, and Kerala to procure over 30,000 electric two and three-wheelers.
CESL has also entered into strategic relationships with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), TVS Motor Company, JBM Renewables Pvt Ltd., and Fortum India. CESL and the private companies will jointly undertake the expansion and adoption of the EV ecosystem, the company said in a media release.
I am very pleased to have reached this far working with the states to deliver two-wheelers and three-wheelers alike. No better day than today, World Environment Day, to announce our many collaborations. We are looking forward to the exciting work ahead.Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO, CESL
“Under the agreements, CESL will also invest in establishing the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and monitor the use of the assets. This customer-oriented approach is designed to deliver good ease-of-use and better accessibility. These agreements will also include development of highway and expressway Charge Point Operators. Feasibility of park and charge facility to customers across all EV segments will also be explored as part of the project,” the release added.
“We are happy to partner with CESL and are looking forward to escalating the progress in making Goa a green state,” Nilesh Cabral, Minister of Power, Environment, New and Renewable Energy, Government of Goa, said.
“It is our pleasure to collaborate with CESL, and soon we hope to make EVs accessible, affordable and reliable for the masses,” R Harikumar, director, Energy Management Centre, government of Kerala, said.
Ms. Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO, CESL, said, “I am very pleased to have reached this far working with the states to deliver two-wheelers and three-wheelers alike. No better day than today, World Environment Day, to announce our many collaborations. We are looking forward to the exciting work ahead.”
Nishant Arya, vice chairman, JBM Group, said, “It is a pleasure to partner with a forward-thinking organisation like CESL to complement our skill sets and serve the country.”
Manu Saxena, vice president – Future Mobility & Dealer Transformation, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Motor takes pride in being the first 2-wheeler manufacturer to have a MOU with CESL. We will continue to contribute to India’s electric adoption, staying true to our brand purpose, TVS IQUBE CHARGE. LIFE.
Awadhesh Jha, vice president, Fortum Charge and Drive India Pvt Ltd, said, “Our collaboration with CESL is a testament to our aim to boost the adoption of EVs in India. This MoU to develop jointly charging plaza in 4 million-plus cities of India as well as support CESL in managing their network using Fortum’s capability as Network Service Provider (NSP) will definitely provide a paradigm shift in the sale and growth of electric vehicles in the country.”
GSN Murthy, general manager (Civilian Marketing), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), said, “Together with CESL, we look forward to making EVs more affordable and reachable to the people in India and closely align with the government’s clean energy and sustainability initiatives.”