Utilities & Services
EV Charging Feature
the number of charging sockets per property, applicants can only submit a maximum of 200 grant funding applications per year. Tis specific grant funding model is applicable for single-unit and multiunit properties, meaning that both houses and apartments are covered. One element to factor in with this grant is that the property must have dedicated parking spaces for tenants, whether that be a drive/garage, or a communal parking facility.
REVENUE GENERATION Te support of grant funding proposes financial savings for social housing providers, but there are still costs associated with the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, including installation, additional materials, labour costs, maintenance costs and management fees. While this may sound like an extensive cost outlay, the proliferation of EV adoption presents great potential and opportunities for social housing providers to recoup their EV charging point investment, as well as generate additional revenue in the future. One of the key elements to consider when devising an EV charging point strategy is the integration of a smart back-office management system that enables the charging point operator (CPO – the social housing provider) to manage and monitor their network of EV charging points. Tis also includes billing features, allowing the CPO to implement tariff-based charging to their tenants, whether that be a per-usage, monthly, quarterly or annual fee. Te integration of a smart back- office management system is a crucial part of the EV charging point journey for most, if not all social housing providers, especially now as energy costs are high.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOLUTION Whether the location of parking is directly outside the property in the form of a driveway or garage, or the location of parking is in a communal environment, there are several factors to take into account when choosing the right solution. For driveways or garages, the common option is a wall-mounted EV charging point – this is a space-saving solution which offers a discreet way of positioning the EV charging point either on the house, or on the walls of a garage. For communal car parks, the requirements may vary depending on the nature of the car park. For example, an overground car park that is exposed to the public
Most social housing providers already have access to their own electrical contractors, some of which may have EV charging point installation training
would benefit from a hard-wearing pedestal/pillar EV charging solution. For an underground car park – to save space – a wall-mounted solution would be recommended. In terms of charging speed outputs, the most common option for EV charging points installed on a house is a 7.4 kW charger, for communal car parks, the same can apply, however, locations with three-phase electrical supply can opt for faster charging outputs such as 11 kW or 22 kW. In order to choose the right solution for a social housing provider’s EV
charging requirements, we believe that working with experienced and expert EV charging point installers is essential for a seamless and straightforward surveying, installation and commissioning process. Most social housing providers already have access to their own electrical contractors, some of which may have EV charging point installation training, however, we understand that for some, this may not be the case. For this reason, we run a series of CPD sessions for electrical contractors requiring training and support towards the installation of EV charging points, whether that be for a basic or complex installation.
THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC Electrification will continue to be a hot topic of discussion in 2023 as more and more drivers and businesses make the switch, while housing providers, public destinations, and workplaces work to provide accessible EV charging facilities at their locations. For social housing providers, 2023 will provide scope for opportunities and future growth when implementing an EV charging strategy for their buildings.
David Abernethie is senior project manager at Sevadis 50 | HMMFebruary/March 2023 |
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