‍Project:

Birmingham City Council's Residential On-Street EV Charging Implementation Plan

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Background:

Birmingham City Council is driving forward with an ambitious EV Charging Strategy, aiming to deploy approximately 3,600 EV charge points across the city by 2032. To achieve this, the council recognised the need for specialised expertise in geospatial analysis and EV charging infrastructure planning. In response, they sought to collaborate with industry experts to support the development and execution of their Residential On-Street EV Charging Implementation Plan.

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Solution:

In June 2023, Advanced Infrastructure was appointed by Birmingham City Council to create an interactive EV charge point mapping tool and bespoke street-level geospatial datasets for all 69 wards of Birmingham. Project partner Element Energy was also engaged to develop the Residential On-Street EV Charging Implementation Plan using the outputs from the mapping tool and data.

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Objectives:

The primary goal of the project was to address gaps in the fast and rapid EV charging network by deploying residential on-street chargers. Key focus areas included regions with limited grid capacity, those far from existing fast and rapid sites, and areas with high densities of on-street parking.

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Development and Methodology:

Leveraging Advanced Infrastructure’s existing LAEP+ software, the team at Advanced Infrastructure developed a tool and supporting datasets to identify optimal locations for on-street charge point deployment. The tool incorporated a variety of transport and energy datasets, including:
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• Pavement suitability for on-street charge points
• Heatmap of 5-minute walking distance to existing EV charge points
• Existing EV charge point locations
• Public transport accessibility levels
• Potential for off-street parking
• Car ownership statistics
• Transformer demand and generation headroom

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Key Outputs:

The mapping tool delivered several critical outputs:

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The mapping tool produced several vital outputs that have been instrumental in the success of the project:
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• Optimal Location Identification: The tool identified the best sites for on-street EV charge points, ensuring strategic placement across the city.
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• Demand Evidence: The data provided evidence of demand, bolstering funding applications by demonstrating a clear need for additional EV charge points.
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• Site Assessments: The tool facilitated detailed assessments of individual sites, considering various charging technologies to ensure the best fit for each location.
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• Concession Development: The project supported the development of concession agreements, allowing on-street charge point operators to bid for deployment opportunities.
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• Rollout Monitoring: The tool enabled ongoing monitoring and tracking of EV charge point deployment progress across Birmingham, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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Impact:

The collaboration between Birmingham City Council, Advanced Infrastructure, and Element Energy has laid a robust foundation for the city’s EV charging infrastructure. By filling gaps in the existing network and strategically deploying new charge points, Birmingham is well on its way to achieving its goal of 3,600 EV charge points by 2032. This project not only supports the council's sustainability objectives but also ensures that residents have accessible and reliable EV charging options.

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