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Installed a charging point?
Don’t forget the Fluvius inspection – then register it. When you install a charging point, you must register it with your local grid operator. This is not just a legal requirement; it also helps you manage your electricity use efficiently and avoid overloading the grid. Want to know how to register your charger and stay compliant with the rules?
Flanders
Installing a charging point with a capacity of 5 kW or more at home or at your business? Then, according to the VREG (Flemish electricity and gas market regulator), you must report it to Fluvius after the charger has been inspected regardless of whether it’s for public or private use. If you do not register it, you could be fined.
Registering your charging point is easy and can be done through the Fluvius website. Here’s what you need:
EAN code of your electricity connection
Name of your installer
Location of the charging point
Technical specifications of the installation
Not sure about the technical details? Check the inspection report for your charger, they’re all listed there. That way, you’re fully compliant in just a few steps.
Wallonia
Installing a charging point with more than 3.7 kW capacity in Wallonia? You are legally required to report it to your grid operator.
Which operator that is depends on where you live. You can find the right one for your region via the CWaPE website.
Here are the different reporting options per Walloon grid operator:
Brussels Capital Region
Since September 2023, individuals and businesses in Brussels are legally required to report their charging station installation.
No smart meter yet? Then you’re required to have one installed.
Under the Electricity Ordinance (Article 16), reporting is mandatory. It helps grid operator Sibelga manage the energy network more efficiently and ensure a reliable electricity supply for everyone in Brussels.
Charging stations over 3.7 kW can draw a significant load and create spikes on the grid. By registering them, Sibelga can:
Better manage the balance of the electricity network
Prevent congestion and overloading
You can easily register your charging point on the Sibelga website. It’s a small step that makes a big difference to the energy system.