A recent study by the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure offers the first comprehensive technical and legal inventory of the environmental impact of charging infrastructure in Germany.
Entitled “Immissions at Charging Locations” (“Immissionen an Ladestandorten”), the study highlights key challenges in immission control and shows which legal requirements apply to the various immissions arising from noise, electromagnetic fields (EMF), light and heat and how these affect the operation and choice of location for charging infrastructure. The results provide decision-makers and operators with valuable information on how the environmental impact of charging stations can be minimized.
The publication of the study is part of measure 51 of the Charging Infrastructure Master Plan II.
To the complete study (in German) (PDF)
To the study summary (in German) (PDF)
The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure, under the umbrella of the federally-owned NOW GmbH, coordinates and manages the activities for the expansion of the charging infrastructure in Germany on behalf of the BMDV. It provides support in the planning, implementation and funding of charging infrastructure. It collects relevant data to better understand the demand for charging stations. It connects all important stakeholders and shares its knowledge. The users are always the main focus for the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure.