EV charging infrastructure-Rajasthan Commission proposes new

business models 

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a draft order which invites feedback on its proposal for new business models for setting up public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

The EV charging infrastructure to be set up under two models DISCOM-owned public charging stations and privately-owned public charging stations. The commission asked the interested people to submit their responses on or before June 29,2020. The DISCOMs were allowed to set up charging stations at their own premises or any other suitable location as required.

EV charging infrastructure-Rajasthan Commission

It allowed any interest private parties or investors to set up these stations while following the Ministry of Power’s (MoP) and Central Energy Authority’s (CEA) guidelines and standards.

The private charging stations can only operate by acquiring the clearance from the designated DISCOM. The details are directed on its website for private parties.

The Commission has also directed DISCOMs to facilitate the expansion of EV charging infrastructure by releasing connections to privately-owned stations based on priority as per the regulations. The RERC announced incentives to public charging stations. These stations are allowed to purchase power under open access agreements.

EV charging stations revised guidelines

The Commission said that similar tariffs are applicable to battery charging stations can be applied to battery swapping stations. As of now, the below tariffs will apply for public charging stations for (low-tension) LT -8 and (high tension) HT-6 consumers. LT-8 consumers include public charging stations with a maximum demand of 50 KVA, while HT-6 consumers have a maximum demand of over 50 KVA.LT-8 consumers include public charging stations with a maximum demand of 50 KVA, while HT-6 consumers have a maximum demand of over 50 KVA.

It also said that the consumers from all other categories will be charged as per the tariff applicable to their category and there is no need to take separate connection until the load with EV charging does not exceed the sanctioned load or demand.

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