The Queensland government has announced a new program, separate to their QESH network rollout.
Details: https://qrida.qld.gov.au/s3fs-publi...Queensland Charging Infrastructure Scheme.pdf
Summary:
This new scheme seeks proposals for private organisations to build larger fast charging sites to supplement the QESH installs. It looks like $10m is available, which will fund a maximum of 50% of the cost of eligible sites. Applicants can propose multiple sites, with a maximum of $3m per recipient.
Sites must have 4x bays, minimum 75 kW in "Zone A" (which appears to cover the main coastal regions) or 2x bays min 75 kW each in "Zone B or C" (which covers the rest of the state). Priority will be given to applicants who fund faster charging stations. Worth noting that many network operators are now building sites which share capacity so this means it may result in some "300 kW over 4 bays" or "150 kW over 2 bays" arrangements. Connectors are not specified, but must adhere to "FCAI standards" - I would guess there will be less of a focus on Chademo, especially as these sites are to supplement the QESH locations. Using the funding to upgrade or expand existing sites is permitted.
There are also a few notes in requirement to provide open data on usage and uptime, which is good to see.
More details on zones/locations below.
Looks like a great scheme!
Details: https://qrida.qld.gov.au/s3fs-publi...Queensland Charging Infrastructure Scheme.pdf
Summary:
This new scheme seeks proposals for private organisations to build larger fast charging sites to supplement the QESH installs. It looks like $10m is available, which will fund a maximum of 50% of the cost of eligible sites. Applicants can propose multiple sites, with a maximum of $3m per recipient.
Sites must have 4x bays, minimum 75 kW in "Zone A" (which appears to cover the main coastal regions) or 2x bays min 75 kW each in "Zone B or C" (which covers the rest of the state). Priority will be given to applicants who fund faster charging stations. Worth noting that many network operators are now building sites which share capacity so this means it may result in some "300 kW over 4 bays" or "150 kW over 2 bays" arrangements. Connectors are not specified, but must adhere to "FCAI standards" - I would guess there will be less of a focus on Chademo, especially as these sites are to supplement the QESH locations. Using the funding to upgrade or expand existing sites is permitted.
There are also a few notes in requirement to provide open data on usage and uptime, which is good to see.
More details on zones/locations below.
Looks like a great scheme!