Project Overview: Converting Industrial Infrastructure into Public EV Charging Access

Written By Blackstone Advanced System

A privately financed redevelopment project transforming underutilized industrial assets into high‑value public charging infrastructure

Project Overview

This project demonstrates how existing industrial‑zoned property can be cost‑effectively converted into a high‑power public EV charging hub through targeted electrical upgrades, site reconfiguration, and modernized load‑management strategies. Located within a legacy industrial corridor, the site previously supported light manufacturing and warehouse operations. Blackstone Advanced Systems led the transformation into a public‑facing DC fast charging facility designed to serve residents, commuters, rideshare drivers, and commercial fleets.

The project is funded entirely through private capital, supported by diversified revenue streams including EV charging income, long‑term site‑host agreements, and optional BESS‑enabled grid‑services revenue. This model demonstrates a scalable pathway for redeveloping industrial parcels into profitable, community‑serving clean‑mobility assets.

Funding & Revenue Model

The redevelopment is supported by a private‑capital investment structure leveraging:

  • EV charging revenue from public, rideshare, and fleet users

  • Long‑term site‑host and land‑use agreements

  • Tariff optimization and demand‑charge mitigation through smart load management

  • Optional future‑phase BESS revenue (demand response, frequency regulation, peak‑shaving)

  • Federal tax‑credit monetization for eligible equipment under the Inflation Reduction Act

This diversified model enables profitable operation without reliance on state grants.

Blackstone Advanced Systems — Technical Lead & Program Integrator

Blackstone served as the technical architect and program integrator, responsible for:

  • Site assessment and industrial‑to‑public conversion strategy

  • Electrical design, load‑flow modeling, and capacity planning

  • ADA‑compliant site layout and traffic‑flow redesign

  • Utility coordination and interconnection (SCE Rule 16 / Rule 2)

  • Charger specification, procurement support, and commissioning

  • Construction phasing and contractor coordination

  • Tariff analysis and operational cost modeling

  • Documentation for tax‑credit eligibility and investor reporting

This integrated approach ensured a cost‑efficient, code‑compliant, and commercially viable redevelopment.

Technical Architecture

High‑Power DC Fast Charging (150–200 kW)

Multiple high‑power chargers provide fast, reliable service for passenger EVs, rideshare vehicles, and light‑duty fleets.

Industrial‑Grade Electrical Backbone

The existing industrial service was upgraded to support:

  • New switchgear and distribution panels

  • Future‑ready conduit and trenching

  • Load‑balancing and power‑sharing controls

  • Optional BESS integration

Future‑Phase Battery Energy Storage System (Optional)

The site is engineered for a modular BESS to support:

  • Peak‑shaving

  • Backup power

  • Grid‑services participation

  • Operational cost reduction

Site Redevelopment & User Experience

  • Reconfigured parking and traffic flow

  • ADA‑compliant access

  • Lighting, security, and signage upgrades

  • Forward‑pull‑in charger layout for high throughput

Project Objectives

1. Redevelop underutilized industrial land into public EV infrastructure

The project demonstrates a scalable model for repurposing industrial parcels into profitable charging hubs.

2. Expand charging access in a mixed‑use corridor

The station supports commuters, residents, and commercial operators in a rapidly growing region.

3. Improve operational economics through smart load management

Tariff optimization and demand‑charge mitigation reduce operating costs and improve profitability.

4. Enable scalable replication across similar industrial zones

The project provides a blueprint for converting industrial properties into clean‑mobility assets statewide.

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased public and fleet access to reliable high‑power charging

  • Improved utilization of underused industrial property

  • Reduced emissions and improved air quality in the surrounding community

  • Demonstrated model for privately financed EVSE redevelopment

  • Future‑ready infrastructure capable of supporting BESS and microgrid enhancements

  • Strengthened local economic activity through increased site traffic

Commercial & Community Impact

  • Supports regional clean‑mobility goals

  • Provides reliable charging for residents, commuters, and fleets

  • Revitalizes industrial property with modern clean‑energy infrastructure

  • Creates a scalable model for private‑sector EVSE investment

  • Enhances community access to zero‑emission transportation

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