In fact, Ukraine still doesn’t have the market of charging stations that significantly restrains the development of the segment of environmentally friendly transport modes. The operation of electric cars requires to resolve a number of issues related to their maintenance and service, the product itself is not defined in the market, the status of charging units and electric charging stations is not regulated and so on. A separate set of problematic points is related to the development of infrastructure, in particular the conditions to connect to electricity networks.
Experts of the BRDO Energy sector conducted a detailed study of the regulation of energy efficiency and retail electricity markets. Based on its results, they developed the Concept for development of the market of electric charging stations.
In addition, the business case “Electric charging station” providing step-by-step instructions on starting this type of business in Ukraine was also created on the PRO Platform. This case offers a check-list to create the infrastructure of electric charging stations: what documents to collect, how long each procedure will take, where to apply for and so on.
As a result of consultations with business, public and expert representatives, additional barriers to the segment development that can not be eliminated at the level of secondary laws have been found out. The market of electric charging stations should be systematized and integrated with the electricity market.
“Electric cars reduce the dependence of the state on energy resources, contribute environmental safety and have a positive impact on the country’s economy as a whole. However, the development of this sector is impossible in Ukraine without creating the appropriate legislative framework for the market of electric charging stations,” the Energy Sector Head Oleksiy Orzhel said.
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In accordance with the Concept for development of the market of electric charging stations developed by the BRDO Office,
Consumers obtain an opportunity:
- to use the infrastructure – every 10th parking lot in large vehicle parking areas will be equipped with the ECS;
- to buy electricity online from any supplier;
- to release electricity to the grid online and receive a fee for this.
ECS operators will receive:
- a simple and transparent procedure to interact with local authorities;
- a simplified procedure for obtaining permits and related documents.
Oblenergo organizations will receive:
- the possibility to set up own ECS.
Electricity suppliers will:
- enter a new promising market.
The Ukraine’s energy system will receive:
- more regular electricity production/consumption schedule and updated data exchange system.
Learn more about the Concept here.