Risto has announced plans to establish 100 electric vehicle charging stations across Kerala, expanding the renewable-energy company’s operations into charging infrastructure as EV adoption increases across the State.
The initiative was announced alongside the launch of Risto EV and the unveiling of the company’s new logo. The events were jointly carried out by N.N. Shamsudheen, Kerala’s Minister for General Education and Minority Welfare, and Haris Beeran, Member of Parliament, according to a report by The Hindu BusinessLine.
Risto said the charging network is intended to provide EV users with a seamless and convenient charging experience while supporting the development of green mobility infrastructure in Kerala. The company has not disclosed the proposed locations of the 100 stations, their commissioning schedule, charging capacities or the investment planned for the rollout.
The announcement comes as the availability of reliable charging infrastructure becomes an important part of electric mobility adoption. Charging access affects how EV users plan journeys, where vehicles can be operated and the confidence of households and businesses considering a shift away from conventional vehicles. The Risto proposal places a renewable-energy company directly in a segment that connects electricity supply, transport and urban infrastructure.
Risto was founded under the leadership of five women entrepreneurs and has built its business around solar-energy products and services. Its predecessor, Nestro, began operations in 2016 as a channel partner of Waaree Solar. Risto Solar was established in 2018, drawing on Nestro’s technical expertise and experience.
The company later became Adani Solar’s first authorised channel partner in Kerala. Its existing operations include the design and installation of on-grid, off-grid and hybrid solar power plants for residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also distributes solar panels and provides sales and after-sales services.
The planned EV charging business therefore represents an extension of Risto’s existing energy operations rather than an unrelated entry into infrastructure. However, the announcement does not specify whether the proposed stations will be integrated with Risto’s solar assets, powered partly by renewable energy or developed through partnerships with property owners, fleet operators or public agencies.
Risto reported project execution and sales exceeding ₹300 crore during the last financial year. The company did not provide a separate financial allocation for the charging-station initiative or indicate whether the network would be developed in phases.
For Kerala’s cities and highways, the implementation details will determine the practical reach of the proposal. Station locations, charging speeds, uptime, payment systems, grid connections and maintenance arrangements will shape how useful the network is to private motorists, commercial fleets and other EV users. Risto’s next stated step is to establish the planned 100 charging stations across the State.
