Notably, ever increasing vehicles are major contributor to pollution. In the state every day 4,000 new vehicles add to 1.45 crore vehicles already plying on roads.
Power companies have taken an initiative to realise chief minister Vasundhara Raje’s dream of pollution free Rajasthan. These companies have sought permission from Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) to develop Grid Sub Station(GSS) and other empty spaces for development of charging stations for electric vehicles.
The state has more than five thousands GSS. After RERC’s approval, the Discoms will prepare a business model for easy access to charging station besides earning them much needed revenue.
Notably, ever increasing vehicles are major contributor to pollution. In the state every day 4,000 new vehicles add to 1.45 crore vehicles already plying on roads.
Other states too are facing similar situation. In view of that, the central government has set the target of 40% electric private passenger vehicles and making public transport completely electric by 2030. But, this objective is achievable only when there are adequate stations to charge the vehicles. The Discoms want to put their 5000 GSS to good use for this purpose.
The RERC is likely to have a positive view. In fact, in its last tariff order, it was RERC, that had suggested Discoms to work towards promoting electric vehicles. The Discoms have now filed petitions to the RERC saying that they have plenty of space on main roads where charging stations facility can be extended to people.
Benefits
- Freedom from pollution of petrol and diesel vehicles
- Freedoms from noise pollution as electric vehicles make less noise
- Crude prices hitting roof battery run vehicle could be cost effective
- Better balance because battery in electric vehicle is in the middle
- Smooth riding on bad roads as electric vehicle have better suspension
Total 5949 GSS between 3 Discoms and a transmission company
- 2 GSS of 765 KV
- 15 GSS of 400 KV 400
- 119 GSS of 220 KV
- 419 GSS of 132 KV 132
- 5394 GSS of 33 KV
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