Tata Power transitions 1000 Mumbai EV charging points to green energy
Mumbai, 6th March ,2024: Tata Power has made a stride towards sustainable mobility by transitioning over 1000 of its EV charging points in Mumbai to being powered by green energy. The charging points will be powered by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, and will provide fast and reliable charging options for electric vehicles.
To support the growth of mobility in Mumbai, Tata Power is spearheading the development of an extensive EV charging infrastructure throughout the city. Currently, Mumbai has installed over 1000 green charging points. Among these, 44 are public, 385 are in residential societies, 58 are across commercial locations such as malls, hotels, workplaces, etc, and 531 are fleet charging points. Their presence at strategic locations ensures convenient access for EV owners.
Moreover, the network also extends along major highways, facilitating seamless intercity travel for electric vehicle users. Tata Power has been providing EV charging services to players like Everest and CAB-E. It also has EV charging points at prominent residential societies like Rustomjee Oriana, Rustomjee Elanza, Lodha The Park, Kalpataru Pinnacle, Lodha Primero, and The Reserve by Runwal across the city.
Tata Power has installed over 19 fast charging points on the Mumbai-Pune highway. Additionally, 26 fast charging points on the Mumbai-Goa (via Pune) highway now encourage intercity travel along popular routes. Tata Power’s dedication to enhancing nationwide EV charging accessibility is evident through its comprehensive network that spans over 475 cities and towns, offering a variety of charging solutions tailored to meet the needs of home users, public and semi-public, and bus fleets. Tata Power has more than 73,000 home chargers, 5,300+ public, semi-public, and fleet charging points, and 690+ bus charging stations. It is at the forefront of driving the transition towards environment-friendly transportation.
Tata Power has outlined an ambitious plan to expand its green energy footprint. The company aims to add an additional 4000 charging points across Maharashtra. Moreover, authorities plan to execute this expansion in phases. This expansion aims to extend the reach of accessible EV charging solutions. The initiative also aims to ensure that these facilities use 100% renewable energy sources. This initiative aligns with Tata Power’s ‘Sustainable Is Attainable’ movement. It positions the company as a pioneer in the shift towards a greener future.
Tata Power is focusing on renewable energy sources for EV charging. Moreover, this approach facilitates eco-friendly transportation and sets a benchmark for sustainability in the energy sector. This strategic move aims to inspire a nationwide paradigm shift, encouraging other states to adopt similar green initiatives.
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