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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.