Charging stations in Belgium: Your Key to a More Sustainable Future

The green era has arrived, and more and more Belgians are switching to electric vehicles to protect our planet. If you're one of these pioneers who are electrifying the roads, there's something you need to know - the reporting obligation for charging stations in Belgium. This may sound like a lot of bureaucratic hassle, but in fact it's a crucial step that supports our growing community of electric drivers and improves our energy infrastructure.

Why is it important that you report your charging station?

The reporting obligation for charging stations enables the authorised grid operator to gain valuable insights into the charging points' occupancy rate. This means that the grid operator can find out which charging stations are used the most. Why? Well, it offers numerous advantages:

• <b>Optimisation of the Power Network:</b> Knowing which charging stations are in high demand enables the grid operator to optimise its electricity network. It can increase capacity in places where more charging stations are needed and invest less in locations where demand is lower.
• <b>Efficiency and Reliability:</b> Optimising the power network means less overload and a more reliable charging process for everyone. No one wants to wait because too many people are trying to charge at the same time.
• <b>Green Future:</b> By supporting the growth of electric vehicles, we are contributing to a cleaner and greener future. This is a win-win for everyone, both for you and for the planet.

How does the reporting obligation work?

The reporting obligation applies to all charging stations that are connected to the low-voltage grid. This means that if you install a new charging point, you are obliged to inform your grid operator. However, the procedures vary by region:

• Flanders: For all charging stations with a charging capacity of 5 kW or more, both public and private charging points, you can submit your report via Fluvius.
• Wallonia: In Wallonia, the reporting obligation applies to all charging stations with a charging capacity of 3.7 kW or more. This included both public and private charging points. You can submit your report via ORES, RESA, AIEG and AIESH.
• Brussels Capital Region: The Brussels Capital Region is taking a new step towards sustainable mobility by introducing a reporting obligation for all charging stations with a charging capacity of 3.7 kW. Whether you're running a public charging point or have one in your own driveway, this obligation applies to you. You can register your charging point through the 'Charging point registration' system with Sibelga.

The good news is that in Flanders, a grace period is currently in force up to and including 31 December 2023. This gives everyone the chance to register their charging point without incurring administrative fines. For Walloon consumers, no specific date has been communicated, but here too the notification requirement applies to both private and public charging stations.

So if you're part of the growing community of electric drivers in Belgium, don't forget to register your charging station. Together we can bring our green future closer and create a more sustainable world for future generations. Let's make our mark on this electric revolution together!