High-tech zone selection guide: how zombie-pile governance lands

What zombie piles actually are

In charging, zombie-pile governance is no longer a one-off but a trend. Faulty or offline piles left unrepaired become 'piles that cannot be used'; many places now put availability into assessment, driving dynamic retirement and routine patrol.

Renewal backs the cleanup program

The Action Plan for Large-Scale Equipment Renewal in Key Energy Sectors targets retiring and renewing low-efficiency chargers at or below 50kW nationwide by end-2026, about 2.65 million units, paired with smart O&M for a durable upgrade.

The retrofit combo and responsibility

Across high-tech zone communities, the 'charging canopy plus shared ports' combo is the most cost-effective old-neighborhood retrofit. Write site ownership, power responsibility, patrol frequency, incident handling and fee settlement before building to avoid blame-shifting later.

The high-tech zone's guide shows that selection is governance: choosing sites and equipment with availability in mind prevents the zombie piles that otherwise drain public confidence and waste scarce space. Good siting spares the city wasted space.