EESL inks MoU with NHAI for solar power & energy efficiency projects

EESL inks MoU with NHAI for solar power & energy efficiency projects

In an effort to establish clean energy infra at National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) establishments, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) signed a pact with NHAI for establishing solar projects, LED lighting and EV charging stations.

EESL inks MoU with NHAI for solar power & energy efficiency projectsAccording to an official statement, “The MoU will facilitate the 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 fuels, reduce emissions and achieve sustainable development all across toll plazas, highway lighting and other NHAI establishments.”

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EESL will be establishing solar power projects at NHAI buildings/ structures/ vacant land parcels. It will also set up EV charging infrastructure at toll plazas and at NHAI buildings. The Highway Authority likely to avail project management consultancy services for energy-efficient LED lighting from EESL.

As reported by a national daily, Saurabh Kumar, Executive Vice Chairperson, EESL, said that energy demand is on the rise and India is heading towards a sustainability-driven future by adopting energy efficiency initiatives.