ChargeZone, a leading name in India’s EV charging infrastructure, has officially unveiled Project E-DHARA a major sustainability initiative aimed at operating its nationwide charging network entirely on renewable energy.
Under Project E-DHARA (which stands for “Electrifying and Decarbonizing Highways through Accelerated Renewable Adoption”), ChargeZone will retrofit its existing and upcoming charging stations including fast-charging hubs, highway supercharging corridors, and fleet charging points — to draw power from clean sources such as solar, wind, and hybrid systems.
A key component of this shift will be the deployment of smart energy management systems and real-time monitoring tools across charging sites. These systems are intended to optimise how renewable power is used, reducing ChargeZone’s Scope 2 emissions and offering EV users a more environmentally responsible charging experience.
The first concrete step in this plan is happening in Dahej, Gujarat, where ChargeZone will build a 1 MW solar plant alongside a 5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). This hub is designed to operate primarily off-grid and will rely on the conventional grid only when necessary for energy security.
ChargeZone has set an ambitious goal: to roll out 100 renewable-powered charging hubs along key national highways by next year, many of which will be capable of functioning independently of the traditional electricity grid.
According to ChargeZone’s Founder and CEO, Kartikey Hariyani, Project E-DHARA is more than just a business initiative — it’s pitched as a “national energy transition.” By combining solar generation, battery storage, and high-speed charging infrastructure, the company seeks to support a fully decarbonised EV ecosystem across India, even catering to electric freight trucks.
