The Solarized EV infrastructure – where sunlight fuels our vehicles and repurposed batteries serve as efficient energy storage devices – is a great example of delivering on India’s commitment to sustainable energy and creating a circular economy. The innovation is a giant leap towards green energy transition and is the result of a fruitful industry-academia collaboration, wherein, MG Motor India via its portfolio startup BATX Energies, co-created the system under the expert mentorship of Prof. B. K. Panigrahi from IIT Delhi. DRIIV was delighted to host Prof. Ajay K Sood, Hon’ble PSA to GoI for an inauguration ceremony of this ‘first of its kind’ pilot initiative, solar integrated EV charging infra powered by second life of batteries at IIT Delhi. The pilot was unveiled in the presence of other distinguished delegates, Dr. (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini, Hon’ble Scientific Secretary, to the Office of the PSA, Dr. Arun Bhardwaj, Scientist G, to the Office of the PSA, Prof. Ranjan Bose, Director IIIT Delhi, Prof. Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Ashoka University, Prof. Ambuj Sagar, DDSP, IIT Delhi, Ms. Shipra Misra, MD & CEO, DRIIV, Mr. Gaurav Gupta, CCO, MG Motor India, and other senior leaders from academia and industry.

As a transformative step by DRIIV in sustainable mobility, this pilot initiative at IIT Delhi which integrates solar power in EV charging infrastructure, powered by repurposed second-life batteries, is a perfect blend of sustainability and innovation for a greener tomorrow. This system has the potential to reduce dependency on grid electricity by up to 30%, leveraging clean solar energy and extending the lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries by an additional 5-7 years. By addressing the dual challenges of renewable energy adoption and e-waste management, the project cuts carbon emissions by an estimated 20% per EV per year. It also provides a scalable, cost-efficient model for urban and rural deployment, aligning with India’s target of achieving 30% EV penetration and 50% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030. This initiative highlights the feasibility of a circular economy in energy and mobility sectors, setting the stage for national replication and global leadership in sustainable innovation.