The Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S. Krishnan inaugurated the Model Indigenous Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, Technopark Campus. This state-of-the-art facility includes various AC and DC fast chargers designed for a wide range of vehicles, from two-wheelers to heavy vehicles. The center is set to play a pivotal role in fostering an ecosystem that promotes charging infrastructure development through indigenous EV charger research, commercialization, and manufacturing in collaboration with industry partners.
In addition to this, Shri S. Krishnan also inaugurated a new Hardware Emulation Facility at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, aimed at supporting start-ups under the C2S programme and DLI Scheme of MeitY. This facility will focus on the development, testing, and validation of hardware designs for VLSI and SoC technologies, leveraging reconfigurable platforms such as FPGAs.
During his address, Shri Krishnan emphasized the importance of creating intellectual property in India to ensure the country remains at the forefront of technological advancement. He highlighted the government’s target of introducing electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, noting that the development of technologies in these areas is crucial for India’s self-sustainability.
The event also featured several key announcements, including technology transfers, MoUs, MoAs, and product launches with industry representatives. Notable agreements include:
- Technology Transfer: High-voltage, high-frequency Planar Magnetics technology developed by C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram and IISc Bangalore was transferred to Reliamotive Labs, Bangalore. This technology supports the design and testing of planar inductors and transformers for applications up to 10kV and 200 kHz.
- MoU: An MoU was signed between C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram and L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited for developing VEGA processor-based SoCs for various applications.
- MoA: C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram signed a MoA with Hykon India Ltd. for developing and deploying Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), and Vehicle-to-Building (V2B) technologies.
- Product Launch: The Hybrid Power Conditioning System for Microgrids, developed by Hykon India Ltd. in collaboration with C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, was launched. This system is designed to enhance the resilience of industrial microgrids.
The inauguration and subsequent agreements underscore the collaborative efforts between government bodies, research institutions, and industry to drive innovation and self-reliance in India’s technology and renewable energy sectors.
