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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 10th June 2026: Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL), a leading EV charging solutions provider and a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Varanasi Smart City Limited (VSCL) to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Varanasi and support the city's transition towards sustainable mobility.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Himanshu Nagpal, Municipal Commissioner and CEO, Varanasi Smart City Limited, on the occasion of World Environment Day, reflecting the shared commitment of both organisations towards advancing sustainable mobility and environmentally responsible urban development.
Under this partnership, TPEVCSL and Varanasi Smart City Limited will work together to identify and deploy EV charging infrastructure at key locations across the city—including public parking areas, transit hubs, municipal assets, commercial centres, and tourist spots. The initiative aims to expand access to charging facilities, with provision to scale alongside the city’s evolving mobility needs.
The network will focus on high-traffic, transit-oriented locations, ensuring convenient and reliable charging for EV users. This collaboration supports the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s vision for green mobility and aligns with the objectives of the Smart Cities Mission. It also reinforces Varanasi Smart City’s commitment to building future-ready infrastructure and promoting sustainable urban transport.
Marking World Environment Day, both organisations also undertook a plantation drive themed “Planting Today for a Greener Tomorrow.” Saplings were planted as part of the initiative, underscoring their shared commitment to environmental sustainability and greener urban development. The drive complements ongoing efforts to increase green cover while encouraging cleaner mobility solutions.
TPEVCSL has already established a strong presence across Varanasi, with installations at prominent locations such as Taj Ganges, Hotel Surya, and Brijlax Motors TML—demonstrating robust market penetration and trusted partnerships across key sectors.
About Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited:
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) is a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited and is one of the country’s most significant renewable energy players. TPREL is a developer of renewable energy projects (including solar, wind, hybrid, round-the-clock (RTC), peak, floating solar, and storage systems including battery storage) that it owns, operates, and maintains. It also offers comprehensive green energy solutions for rural and urban areas like turnkey, EPC and O&M solutions for various business segments like utility-scale projects, solar rooftop, and solar pump systems. Alongside its extensive portfolio of renewable solutions, the company boasts a cutting-edge solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Bengaluru, with capacities of 530 MW for solar cells and 682 MW for modules. The company’s 4.3 GW cell and module manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu is the country’s largest single-location cell and module manufacturing plant. In addition, TPREL also provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across various segments and other advisory solutions across the renewable sector. As on date, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity is 11.6 GW (PPA capacity is 9.3 GW) including 4.9 GW projects under various stages of implementation and its operational capacity is 6.7 GW, which includes 5.4 GW solar and 1.3 GW wind. Presently, the company’s solar EPC portfolio is more than 16.8 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, around 5.1 GWp of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems. TPREL aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated green energy solutions. Know more: www.tatapowersolar.com
About Tata Power:
The Tata Power Company Limited, a leading integrated power company and a part of the Tata Group, India's largest multinational business conglomerate, owns a diversified portfolio of 16.3 GW. This portfolio spans the entire power value chain, from renewable and conventional energy generation to transmission, distribution, trading, storage solutions, and solar cell and module manufacturing. As a pioneer in India's clean energy transition, Tata Power has 7.5 GW of clean energy generation, constituting 46% of its total capacity. Committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045, Tata Power has successfully partnered with public and private entities across India's generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, serving ~13 million customers nationwide.
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