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Modhera Expands Solar Success into Green Mobility with EV Infrastructure
- •Modhera, India's first 24x7 solar-powered village, is expanding its clean-energy initiative toward green mobility by adopting electric vehicles and solar-powered charging infrastructure.
- •Under Solar Village Modhera 2.0, the project integrates a 6 MW solar power plant and a 15 MWh Battery Energy Storage System to support renewable energy beyond household electricity.
- •A new electric vehicle charging station near the Sun Temple is powered by the ground-mounted solar plant, helping residents reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions.
- •Residents are increasingly adopting electric bikes and scooters for daily commutes and small businesses, significantly lowering their dependence on conventional petrol and diesel.
- •Solar energy also powers essential household appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines, demonstrating a complete model for sustainable rural living.
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Modhera is extending its clean-energy initiative towards green mobility by having residents adopt electric vehicles and integrating solar-powered charging infrastructure. This includes a new electric vehicle charging station near the Sun Temple powered by a solar ground-mounted plant.
The broader project features a 6 MW solar power plant and a 15 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that support clean energy usage beyond basic household electricity. Residents utilize this solar power to run various appliances like refrigerators, ACs, and washing machines.
Residents benefit by significantly reducing their dependence on conventional fuels like petrol and diesel for daily commuting and small business activities. The transition helps lower travel and energy costs while cutting carbon emissions in the community.
