en.Wedoany.com Reported - Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, has reached an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to build multiple solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city. As Mongolia's largest city, Ulaanbaatar has a population of approximately 1.7 million and is located south of Russia and north of China.

The UNDP points out that the city faces severe air pollution and increasing greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the rapid growth of fossil fuel-based transportation. Global geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuations in the fossil fuel market further expose the risks of dependence on imported oil for transportation, highlighting the urgency of diversifying the city's energy and mobility solutions.

Despite Mongolia's efforts to promote electric vehicles, a lack of reliable, renewable energy-powered charging infrastructure continues to hinder progress. The new project will demonstrate solar-powered EV charging solutions designed for Ulaanbaatar's urban and climatic conditions—the city is one of the world's coldest capitals by average annual temperature.

By combining on-site solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and EV charging equipment, this initiative aims to reduce reliance on coal-fired electricity and accelerate the shift to electric mobility by providing reliable, low-emission charging infrastructure.

In addition to installing pilot charging stations, the initiative includes developing operational and maintenance frameworks, training local technicians, and conducting public awareness campaigns. Amartuvshin Amgalanbayar, Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar for Green Development, stated: "This partnership reflects Ulaanbaatar's commitment to advancing clean mobility solutions that are both practical and aligned with the city's long-term development priorities."

Matilda Dimovska, UNDP Resident Representative in Mongolia, noted: "By piloting solar-powered EV charging infrastructure, this project brings together climate action, public health, and urban development in a tangible way." The project supports the national government's plans to scale up EV use and charging infrastructure across the country and is expected to provide a reference for future scaling in the city and other regions of the country.

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