Working paper outlines a framework for community-scale EV charging infrastructure, highlighting regulatory needs and market viability.
Key Points
The aim is to design a framework for community-scale electric vehicle charging infrastructure that does not rely on subsidies.
Developed a modular three-investor model involving a charging point operator, a battery energy storage operator, and a renewable energy generator.
Conducted quantitative modeling to evaluate the commercial viability of the architecture under current market conditions.
Proposed regulatory amendments with named actors and legislative vehicles for Dutch and EU law enforcement.
Performed a deployment readiness assessment across six EU member states to identify regulatory gaps.
The three-investor model demonstrates commercial viability without subsidies, with payback periods of approximately 5.4 years for battery storage investors and 5.5 years for solar investors.
Stress scenario testing confirms viability for all investor classes while establishing FCR participation as critical for the BESS investor.
Identified a universal gap in CPO-aggregator licensing pathways across assessed EU markets, suggesting the necessity of EU-wide regulatory action.
Community charging node offers superior grid integration outcomes compared to current private and public charging infrastructures.