- Collaboration between GreenEnco and IISc brings value to create a sustainable ecosystem
- Creation of philosophy to demonstrate and develop a viable socio-economic infrastructure
- Broader picture to exhibit the varied opportunities which can be created in the market
A major thrust is being given by the Governments all over the world, to move towards a carbon-free environment by promoting electric mobility, the EV sector can now expect a lot of development occurring in this area in terms of designing and implementation of several projects worldwide. The issue of charging infrastructure is one of the major challenges faced globally. For India to it poses a concern in the race to increase its share in clean energy run mobility.
In a bid to introduce a carbon-free infrastructure, GreenEnco Ltd, UK and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration has set up a Solar PV-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The Zero-emission charging station provides a solution to a number of problems like challenges related to EV charging infrastructure, power grid management, and integration of renewable energy. The charging point is currently located at the JRD Tata Memorial library on the campus, with solar panels on the library’s rooftop.
Dr. Jyotirmoy Roy, Founder and CEO of GreenEnco says that the innovation developed is not for any commercial value though his company is a commercial company, this project will serve a socio-economic purpose and arm them to fight against climate emergency.”I always call this a climate emergency and not a climate change, nature can strike back anytime.” He stresses the fact that the low carbon sector should not only be adopted professionally but mentally. “We always talk about the technical aspects of the development of a certain project but the main barrier lies in the attitude acceptance, ” he added.
Professor Ashish Verma and his research team from IISc Bangalore, the team has a larger task of analysis, research, and facilitation of the Techno behavioural economic study. Professor Verma who has pioneered the pilot project says that there are many EV projects being launched but what is the wider benefit and how will it impact the entire supply change is to be contemplated.” We have been collaborating with the UK based think tank, Catapult which has different verticals and we are working with Energy Systems Catapult UK,” said Prof Verma.
Catapult is a key independent Government innovation agency that launched the competition two years ago where GreenEnco had presented a proposal which eventually got selected and led to the formulation of the project. The UK agency considers Bangalore to be the most innovative city in India and thus wanted to do the pilot projects in the city. Apart from the, there is an array of pilot projects which are being implemented under the MOU signed by Energy Systems Catapult UK. They already The agency desires to expand the program to other cities as well. “After Brexit, India is one of the most aligned partners and the UK wants to strengthen collaboration and partnership,” said Dr Roy.
Prof Verma and his team at IISc have already begun the research work and data collection post the launch of the Solar PV-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station project. The philosophy behind this specific project is to demonstrate a socio-economic infrastructure where carmakers and other stakeholders will gain more confidence in this landscape and automatically investments will pour in believes Dr. Roy.
India has a huge potential of tapping solar energy but it’s not achieved fully as yet, feels both Dr. Roy and Prof Verma. “Tomorrow is today”, says Dr. Roy, who is positive that the momentum which has started will not stop. “However everything depends on how fast we can move and how fast are we reacting,” adds Dr. Roy. “The objective of the pilot projects is to make people understand and how it can add value to their life, uplifting the quality of life and the air they breathe,” emphasized Prof Verma.
It is imperative for everyone to work towards a greener and healthier ecosystem with a long-term view integrating the various dynamic natures to projects keeping in mind the techno socio-economical aspects: Combat climatic emergency by mentally adopting clean energy mentally: impactful for socio-economic development.
