WHITE PAPER ON SET UP OF EV CHARGING STATIONS IN BUILDINGS IN TELANGANA

Introduction

The state of Telangana introduced the Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Policy 2020-2030 in 2020, with the objective to encourage adoption of e-mobility. The policy talks about utilization of parking spaces for set up of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). At the national level too, the central government has set clear targets, incentives and aiding policies in place for realizing a targeted electric vehicle percentage adoption by 2030. To support these intended targets and growth in adoption of electric vehicles, there is a need for significant uptake of charging infrastructure in parking spaces – be it residential or commercial buildings to be able to cater to potential increase in demand.  This increase in demand is influenced by:

• An increasing demand for overnight home charging of vehicles that will need to reflect in the appropriate infrastructure development in Residential Buildings.
• An opportunity to utilize a wider network of common use charging stations (captive charging/ public charging) spread across societies, malls, office complexes and other such strategic locations that help utilize vacant parking spaces.

Therefore, to keep pace with the rapidly growing interest in EVs, a network of public charging, captive charging and home charging infrastructure needs to be in place and operational. However, it is essential to consider safety related aspects when looking to install EVCS in buildings particularly basements given the risks related to fire and non-fire hazards.