The Ministry of Power (MoP) on November 28, 2024, issued the notification regarding the amendment in draft Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Clause 4 which states “Definitions” sub-clause (g) shall be substituted below: -
“Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) is a network of Electric Vehicle charging stations catering to diverse EV charging requirement and includes components such as EVSE, connection to DISCOM’s supply system including electricity meter, Power Management System for energy optimization, energy distribution, grid stability and renewables integration, Communication network to assist data exchange in real time and remotely manage EV charging stations, cables, connectors, RFID tags, software applications, circuit breakers, solar panels (if connected), civil work, smart meter, transformer, etc.”
• Clause 20 which states “Implementation Mechanism” sub-clause 2 has been substituted namely: -
“State Nodal Agencies: Each state will designate a State Nodal Agency (SNA) responsible for coordinating with DISCOMs and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) to facilitate electricity connections for public, community, workplace, and e-bus depot charging stations. State governments have the flexibility to choose their Nodal Agency. The state DISCOMs will be the default option. However, states can also designate State Public Sector Undertakings (SPSU), Urban local bodies (ULBs) or Urban Development Authorities. A state level steering committee chaired by Secretary in-charge of Energy and comprising secretaries of Transport, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, such other members as required shall be constituted to plan and monitor the implementation of EV Charging Infrastructure at the state level. “
Comment can be sent at [email protected] and [email protected] within three weeks.
[Notification No. 12/2/2018-EV]
