Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has signed an MoU with National Highway Authority of India to establish various clean energy and energy efficiency interventions at NHAI structures.
The two entities have agreed to enter into a special relationship for implementation of energy efficiency projects, renewable energy projects and e-mobility services as a part of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to reduce dependence on fossil fuel, reduce emissions and achieve sustainable development all across toll plazas and other NHAI establishments.
The MoU was signed in the august presence of Rajeev Sharma, Chairman, EESL and R K Pandey, Member- Projects, NHAI along with senior officials from the two bodies.
As part of the MoU, NHAI will avail PMC (project management consultancy) services of EESL as on required basis. NHAI will also provide site related information to EESL, which is required for undertaking the jobs and will support it during the feasibility assessment, along with helping in providing all relevant data as and when required.
Commenting on the partnership, Saurabh Kumar, Executive Vice Chairperson, EESL Group of companies, said, “Energy demand is increasing rapidly, and India is powering ahead to a sustainability-driven future by adopting energy efficiency initiatives. Availability of adequate charging infrastructure is one of the key requirements for further accelerating EV adoption in India.”
Rajat Kumar Sud, Managing Director, EESL said, “Setting up various charging stations at highways will boost the interest of public commuting from one city to another, enabling a smooth and sustainable transition to a future-oriented mobility solution. Additionally, the installation of LED lighting and solar power plants will help enable energy savings and reduce carbon emissions.”
The establishment of energy efficiency measures at the NHAI buildings and toll plazas would also help meet the targets of increasing environment friendly clean initiatives. With the increasing penetration of EVs, the local emission of pollutants is also expected to drop, leading to cleaner air, which will benefit public health, a release from EESL said.
Featured photograph shows dignitaries of EESL and NHAI at the MoU signing ceremony. Inside photograph, showing an NHAI toll plaza, is for illustration only.
